The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has processed its first Single Goods Declaration (SGD) through the newly launched B’Odogwu platform.
The event took place on Monday, and is being hailed as a transformative step towards enhanced efficiency, transparency, and digital integration at one of the country’s busiest seaports.
The B’Odogwu platform, developed locally, represents a major leap forward in the Federal Government’s ongoing campaign to improve the ease of doing business and modernise port operations.
Speaking on the development, the Customs Area Controller of the Tincan Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, said, “This achievement demonstrates our readiness to embrace technology that streamlines cargo clearance procedures, reduces dwell time, and improves service delivery. The B’Odogwu platform has shown great promise, and we are proud to be pioneers in its implementation.”
The Controller noted that the command now enjoys 100% network infrastructure coverage across all terminals and the headquarters, a development that effectively eliminates previous network-related disruptions and ensures seamless connectivity for cargo and trade processing.
Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Customs systems, the B’Odogwu platform offers a user-friendly interface for declarants, customs brokers, and logistics stakeholders. The system enhances real-time cargo tracking, digital document processing, and compliance monitoring—drastically reducing manual delays and bottlenecks.
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