The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has announced plans to establish a dedicated Customs Area Command at the Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ). The announcement came during his official visit to the facility on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
During the tour, CGC Adeniyi expressed satisfaction with the level of investment on the island and commended Nigerdock, operators of SIIFZ, for their commitment to corporate social responsibility and infrastructural development.
“We are now in the final stages of documentation to set up a full-fledged Customs Command here at the Free Zone,” the CGC said. “By my next visit, I expect to be received by a Customs Area Controller.”
He emphasized the importance of strong collaboration between the Customs Service and private sector stakeholders in achieving national economic objectives.
“We’re looking forward to a symbiotic relationship—one that benefits the Nigeria Customs Service, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and Nigerdock as a corporate entity,” he added.
In his response, the Managing Director of SIIFZ, Semiu Akorede, expressed appreciation for the CGC’s visit and reiterated the Free Zone’s commitment to operational excellence.
“Your presence here today adds great value. We’ve had excellent cooperation with Customs officers working with us, and this visit will further solidify our partnership,” Akorede said.
He added that the establishment of a permanent Customs presence would facilitate seamless operations and strengthen regulatory efficiency within the zone.
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