Nigeria Customs Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency As ICPC Conducts Ethics Assessment
By Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), July 22, 2026, received a delegation from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the Service Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for the annual Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard and Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Effectiveness Index Assessment aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and institutional governance across public institutions.
Representing the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) in charge of Headquarters, Muhammad Shuaibu, described the exercise as a critical initiative for promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public service.
He noted that beyond evaluating institutions, the assessment provides an opportunity to strengthen governance, improve institutional performance and reinforce public confidence.
“The Nigeria Customs Service sincerely appreciates the ICPC’s efforts in promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct across public institutions. This assessment is not just an evaluation but an opportunity to identify areas for growth and reaffirm our dedication to continuous reform. Please be assured of our full cooperation, as all concerned offices have been directed to provide the necessary information and support to ensure a smooth and hitch-free exercise,” he stated.
He reaffirmed that transparency and accountability remain core values of the NCS, stressing that the Service has continued to strengthen public trust through open institutional practices and technology-driven reforms.
He noted that Customs works closely with partner agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the ICPC, in carrying out operations at the nation’s ports and borders.
He added that the Service’s official website and communication platforms provide public access to its activities and reforms, reflecting its commitment to openness, integrity and service excellence.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of the ICPC, Mrs. Chioma Udenma explained that the assessment was designed to evaluate the Service’s systems, policies and compliance procedures, as well as the effectiveness of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) and adherence to the Public Service Rules.
“Where institutions are doing well, we acknowledge their efforts, and where improvements are required, we provide recommendations. The objective is to strengthen compliance, accountability and institutional performance,” the ICPC Chairman said.
• Highlights of when the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) received a delegation from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the Service Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for the annual Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard and Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Effectiveness Index Assessment … July 22, 2026.
