Seamoriow Logistics becomes first agency to adopt Customs’ B’Odogwu

In a milestone for Nigeria’s logistics industry, Seamoriow Logistics has become the first company to adopt the Nigerian Customs Service’s newly launched “B’Odogwu” Unified Customs Management System. This innovative system aims to streamline customs processing, marking a significant shift toward paperless operations within the Nigerian Customs landscape.

The B’Odogwu system was piloted at the Port & Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) in Lagos, underscoring the agency’s commitment to enhancing customs efficiency and trade facilitation.

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Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi awarded Seamoriow Logistics its assessment notice during an event at PTML Command, commending the agency’s leadership in embracing the new customs system. Speaking at an earlier press conference, Adeniyi outlined the goals of the B’Odogwu system: “B’Odogwu represents a transformative step toward our vision of a fully paperless Customs administration, aligning Nigeria’s customs practices with global standards.” He highlighted the system’s role in the National Single Window initiative, which aims to support risk management, stakeholder integration, and comprehensive business process improvements.

Seamoriow Logistics’ Chairman, Oluwaseyi Amos, expressed pride in this achievement, seeing it as an opportunity to enhance transparency and client service in Nigeria’s logistics sector. “Seamoriow Logistics is committed to championing innovation in Nigeria’s logistics sector, and we are honored to be the first to embrace the B’Odogwu system. We believe this platform will significantly enhance efficiency, transparency, and ultimately improve our service delivery to clients,” Amos remarked.

The B’Odogwu system replaces the Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System (NICIS II) and comes with legislative support from the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, which aims to establish a more transparent and collaborative customs framework. Comptroller General Adeniyi called on stakeholders to provide feedback as the system is rolled out nationwide, noting that such input is critical for continuous optimisation.

As Nigeria modernises its customs processes, Seamoriow Logistics’ early adoption of the B’Odogwu system sets a new standard, encouraging other logistics agencies to follow suit and paving the way for a smoother, more efficient customs environment across the country.