MANDATE OF NCS

We have been mandated to:

• • Intercept contraband such as illegal drugs and weapons
  • Check travellers and their baggage, cargo and mail; assess and collect Customs duties and other taxes on Goods and Services
  • Protect businesses against illegal trade malpractices
  • Enforce import and export restriction and prohibitions
  • Collect accurate import and export data for economic statistical usage and planning
  • As the Nigeria gatekeepers, we use intelligence and risk assessment to target our physical checks on containers, vessels or travellers. We also conduct investigations and audits, and prosecute offenders.
  • We work closely with other Government agencies in accomplishing the collective aim of developing our great country – Nigeria