Customs Integrates 23 Banks for Seamless Duty Payments on e-Payment Platform B’ODOGWU.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the ease of doing business in the country’s import and export sector. The Service has integrated 23 commercial banks into its electronic payment platform, B’ODOGWU, to facilitate seamless duty payments.
This development is expected to eliminate the challenges associated with manual payment processes, which have been a source of frustration for importers and exporters in the past. With the integration of the 23 banks, stakeholders can now make duty payments effortlessly, using the e-payment platform.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, stated that the integration of the banks into the B’ODOGWU platform is a deliberate effort to improve the efficiency of Customs operations and enhance the overall experience of stakeholders. The CG noted that the platform has been designed to ensure that all payments are transparent, accountable, and in line with global best practices.
The B’ODOGWU e-payment platform has been configured to allow importers and exporters to make payments from the comfort of their homes or offices. This innovation is expected to reduce the time spent on payment processes, minimize the risk of errors, and eliminate the need for physical visits to the bank.
The integration of the 23 banks into the B’ODOGWU platform is a significant milestone in the Customs Service’s efforts to automate its operations and improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria. This development is also expected to boost the confidence of stakeholders in the Customs Service’s ability to facilitate trade and promote economic growth.
For clearing and freight forwarding agents in Nigeria, and other logistics professionals, the B’ODOGWU e-payment platform offers a convenient and efficient way to make duty payments on behalf of their clients. This innovation is expected to enhance the overall efficiency of the clearing process, reduce the risk of delays, and improve the quality of service delivered to clients.
In conclusion, the integration of 23 banks into the B’ODOGWU e-payment platform is a significant achievement for the Nigeria Customs Service. This innovation is expected to facilitate seamless duty payments, enhance the ease of doing business, and promote economic growth in Nigeria.
