{
  "id": 6825625,
  "title": "Stakeholders back Customs post-clearance audit for transparency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/stakeholders-back-customs-post-clearance-audit-for-transparency",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T00:11:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/stakeholders-back-customs-post-clearance-audit-for-transparency/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime sector have praised the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its recent sensitisation exercise on the Post-Clearance Audit (PCA). Speaking at the event in Lagos, Mr Emenike Nwokeoji, National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, lauded the service for its initiative, describing PCA as a globally recognized tool for modern customs administration. He emphasized that PCA promotes voluntary compliance, accurate revenue assurance, and fosters trust between the NCS and the trading public. Nwokeoji also expressed gratitude to the NCS management for the initiative, pledging continued support and intensifying member education on accurate classification, validation, and documentation. The Lagos Chamber of Commerce, represented by Mr Laz Shobande, commended the service, stating that the initiative would boost the nation's economy. Shobande called for more sensitisation on the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) introduced by the NCS, highlighting its global significance. Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Babatunde Olomu stated that the PCA sensitisation programme aims to strengthen stakeholders' understanding, enhance revenue assurance, deepen partnership, and improve institutional cooperation. NCS Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi emphasized that some of the reforms are irreversible and that the service is leaving behind legacy programs owned and understood by the younger generation of customs officers. He reiterated that the sensitisation exercise would continue across the country, with future sessions planned for other regions.",
  "summary": "Maritime stakeholders have commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its Post-Clearance Audit initiative, describing it as a tool for transparency. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-back-customs-post-clearance-audit-for-transparency/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) conducts Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) sensitisation",
    "PCA promotes voluntary compliance and accurate revenue assurance",
    "NCS aims to strengthen stakeholders' understanding and improve partnership"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The post-clearance audit initiative by Nigeria Customs Service is set to boost the nation's economy, promote voluntary compliance, and foster trust between the service and the trading public.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Stakeholders back Customs post-clearance audit for transparency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/stakeholders-back-customs-post-clearance-audit-for-transparency-6826632",
        "published": "2026-09-12T00:11:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}