For years, Nigerian importers have endured long waits and high costs at the seaports. Now, a new facility along the Seme border, Only God Is Wise Nigeria Limited, is offering a different path: faster clearance, lower charges, and full customs oversight without the congestion.<\/p>\n
Yes, many stakeholders within Seme operational area have come to the understand the role and importance of this wholely owned indigenous bonded terminal, and on this note, they have agreed and believe that Only God Is Wise Nigeria Limited is and still adjudged to be the Nigeria\u2019s first-ever land-bonded terminal, operated by Nigerian.
\n It functions as an extension of the port logistics chain, designed to ease pressure on the ever over crowded Lagos seaports and give traders a cost-effective, compliant alternative for all clearing processes.<\/p>\n
Recently, the Terminal Manager,Mr. Abidemi Adetona told some visiting newsmen that the terminal was built to complement seaport operations by delivering speed and flexibility under the supervision of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the first land bonded terminal ever defined in Nigeria,\u201d Adetona said. \u201cEvery procedure you see at the seaports, from documentation to customs inspection, is replicated here too. The Nigerian Customs Service supervises all movements, from the Benin Republic handover to the final delivery at our terminal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speed, Cost, and Compliance<\/p>\n
The terminal manager, Adetona said the terminal\u2019s main is efficiency. Importers can move cargo from Cotonou into Nigeria in minutes, avoiding the days-long delays common at the Lagos ports.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis corridor offers a shorter and cheaper route. Instead of spending days at the seaport, goods are moved here and cleared in record time,\u201d the manager explained.
\n\u201cIt helps importers save both cost and time while maintaining compliance with customs regulations.\u201d<\/p>\n
To support seamless operations, the terminal is equipped with modern handling equipment, including forklifts and reach stackers, to lift, stack, and move containers without delay. <\/p>\n
The terminal is still remain the best and haven for all forms of clearing processes as well as cargo handling and haulaging are concerned.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe provide all the tools needed for seamless operations \u2014 everything that makes agents\u2019 work easier and less stressful,\u201d Adetona noted.<\/p>\n
Customs officers are stationed throughout the facility to ensure transparency and adherence to trade procedures. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s full customs presence here. Every consignment is tracked from Benin Republic to our terminal. It\u2019s the same level of oversight and integrity as the seaports,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Going Digital, Holding Charges Steady<\/p>\n
The terminal is also shifting toward digital processes to simplify documentation and payment. <\/p>\n
\u201cAgents can now initiate and complete their payments directly from their phones. We\u2019re gradually shifting away from manual processing to digital facilitation,\u201d Adetona said.<\/p>\n
Despite economic fluctuations, the company has not increased its service charges since 2019. <\/p>\n
\u201cSince 2019, we haven\u2019t changed a single thing in how we charge. We understand the hardship in the business environment, so our focus is on facilitation, not exploitation,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
The facility currently operates below capacity but has the infrastructure to scale up significantly. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re just scratching the surface. Once awareness grows, this facility will transform the way cross-border trade is conducted,\u201d Adetona said. \u201cWe have the capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 percent more trade volume, if patronage improves.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Model for Border Trade<\/p>\n
Adetona urged importers, freight agents, and logistics operators to take advantage of the terminal, describing it as a game-changer for regional trade logistics.<\/p>\n
According to him, the facility represents the future of border trade facilitation in Nigeria, offering faster processes, reduced costs, improved compliance, and stronger trade flow between Nigeria and its neighboring countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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