Nigeria Customs Service Clarifies Form M Migration Process from NCIS II TO B'ODOGWU
Bisi Akingbade
The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has been drawn to
widespread misconceptions suggesting that importers or their agents are required to make payments for the migration of their Form M from the Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System, NICIS, II platform to the B’Odogwu Trade Management System.
The NCS wishes to categorically state that this claim is false,
misleading, and entirely unfounded.
The Assistant Comptroller of Customs
National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, PhD, mnipr, mniia make this known in a press statement made available to Journalists.
It read this: "For clarity, the ongoing migration process is a technical and administrative task designed and implemented by NCS to ensure seamless continuity of trade
documentation following the phased deployment of the B’Odogwu system across Customs Area Commands. It is worth noting that at no point has the NCS introduced, approved, or authorised any fee for migrating Form M from NICIS II to B’Odogwu.
"Importers and agents whose Bills of Lading (BoL) or manifests have already
been transmitted to B’Odogwu but whose Form M was originally registered on NICIS II are required to submit a soft copy of their existing Form M to the Technical Supervisor (TS) in their Command of operation. This submission will enable the Service to carry out the necessary migration at no cost to the trader.
Upon successful migration, traders are expected to log into their dashboard on
B’Odogwu and:
- Locate the already migrated “registered” Form M
- Click on it to view the full details
- Use the “Create PAAR” button that will appear to proceed with PAAR
processing.
"The Service urges all stakeholders to disregard any person or group
demanding payment under the guise of facilitating Form M migration. Such
practices are not only illegal but also undermine the Service’s commitment to
transparency and trade facilitation. Affected persons are advised to report such misconduct through official NCS channels.
"Under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale
Adeniyi, MFR and his management team, the Service remains committed to
delivering a user-friendly, transparent, and efficient trade environment powered by technology and integrity. We appreciate the cooperation of the trading public and
assure all stakeholders of our continuous support throughout this transition.
