The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has said that any officer arrested or indicted in the ongoing drive to cleanse the service would be made to face the law.
Ali, who visited the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) in Lagos yesterday, said his office was ready to strengthen a synergy that would prevent smuggling and enhance government revenue.
He advised agents and freight forwarders to avoid cutting corners in a bid to make profit as some allegations of corruption against customs officers had collaborators among agents who sought to profit from them.
President of ANLCA, Prince Olayiwola Shittu condemned the multiplicity of customs functions and interference with other agencies like the police, which he said was disruptive to trade.
Acting President of NAGAFF, Increase Uche sued for professionalism and enabling legislation to promote customs function and entrenching international best practices.
