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The Controller of Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Dr. Benedict Oramalugo, has launched the second edition of Customs Administration in Nigeria at the command.
During the unveiling on Wednesday, Oramalugo said the book was more than an assemblage of chapters, but rather a product of years of professional experience, academic research, and policy engagement.
He remarked that the revised edition responded to emerging challenges in customs operations, integrates ongoing reforms under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi.
“It aligns with global standards in trade facilitation, security, and border management. The dynamism of global trade, the rise of digital customs, and the expanding role of Customs in national security all demand a scholarly response.
“This book aspires to offer a practical framework for understanding, navigating, and improving customs systems in Nigeria and similar jurisdictions,” he said.
Oramalugo emphasized the role of intellectual development in professional excellence, urging officers to embrace continuous learning as a core element of service.
“A knowledgeable officer is a more effective officer. A disciplined mind is a catalyst for institutional excellence,” he added.
Oramalugo expressed deep appreciation to the reviewers, editors, and all who contributed to the successful publication of the book.
He also acknowledged the support of the CGC and the management of the Service for fostering a culture of knowledge, discipline, and reform.
Oramalugo said the second edition is expected to serve as a reference for policymakers, academics, practitioners, and students engaged in customs and border governance across Nigeria and the West African sub-region.
The event was graced by a wide array of dignitaries, including heads and representatives of various security and regulatory agencies operating at the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post.
The event was attended by the Comptroller of Immigration, Joint Border Post; Comptroller of Immigration, Land Border Patrol; Director of the Department of State Services (DSS); Director of NAFDAC; Commander of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), among others.
