In line with the guidelines outlined in the newly enacted Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, the Service has began e-auction of seized Vehicles and overtime goods on Tuesday 16, January 2024. This is part of the agency’s dedication to efficiency and fairness. According to a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer for the Agency, CSC ABDULLAHI Maiwada, the new platform, accessible at https://auction.nigeriatradehub.gov.ng, is an upgraded version of the previous portal designed to provide Nigerians with an equal opportunity to participate. Since its relaunch, the platform has recorded impressive results, including: 1137 number of bids; 1099 registered applicants; 652 successfully paid administration fee; 100 vehicles uploaded on the window; 86 vehicles bided and won.
The NCS emphasized in the statement that successful bidders should promptly download their winning certificates through the provided link in the confirmation email.
Subsequently, winners are required to present the certificate where the goods are domiciled, and the clearance process is expected to be done within seven days. It is also pertinent to note that the auctions are periodic and open every Tuesday from 12 noon to 6 pm, providing the public with regular opportunities to select and bid for desired items.
“For comprehensive details and guidelines on the e-auction process, interested participants are encouraged to visit the NCS website at www.customs.gov.ng. Any concerns or complaints can be directed to the NCS Helpdesk at 07037891156, operational from Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. “While we acknowledge occasional glitches reported by participants, potentially attributed to high traffic, our dedicated technical team is actively addressing the situation. We assure the public that initial issues will be swiftly resolved to ensure a seamless experience in all subsequent exercises.
“The NCS remains committed to transparency, accessibility, and public engagement through its revamped e-auction platform, fostering a fair and efficient process for the disposal of seized and overtime goods,” the statement partly read.
