Customs Area Controller, CAC, Tincan Island Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi has inducted Mr. Godfrey Bibvere, President of Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN as Time Release Study, TRS Ambassador.
The induction ceremony which took place on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the association’s World Press Secretariat situated at No. 13C Marine Road, GRA, Apapa, Lagos was electric.
MARAN President, Mr. Bibvere, a seasoned maritime journalist, was selected for this role due to his extensive knowledge and experience in trade facilitation and customs procedures.
As TRS Ambassador, he will play a crucial role in promoting the use of Time Release Study, a tool used to measure the efficiency of customs procedures and identify areas for improvement.
The World Customs Organisation, WCO assisted TRS was launched in Tincan Island Port, TICP in February 2024 to determine the length of time it takes to clear cargo at the port.
Tincan Port, according to Nnadi, was chosen for the TRS because of the delay in cargo release which was already known about the port.
Comptroller Nnadi, in his remarks, emphasized the importance of TRS in enhancing trade facilitation and revenue collection. He charged Mr. Bibvere to use his expertise to promote the adoption of TRS by all stakeholders in the trade chain.
Mr. Bibvere, in his acceptance speech, thanked the Tincan Controller and the NCS for the honour and pledged to work tirelessly to promote TRS and improve Nigeria’s trade facilitation landscape.
The induction ceremony which took place at the MARAN Secretariat was also witnessed by customs officials from Tincan Island port and various Journalists covering maritime beat in Nigeria.
Photo: Comptroller Dera Nnadi, Customs Area Controller, Tincan Island Port Command (left) in a handshake shortly after inducting Mr. Godfrey Bivbere, President of MARAN as TRS Ambassador at MARAN International Press Centre in Apapa, Lagos recently.
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