The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched its revamped e-auction platform on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
This strategic move, outlined in a release by Abdulahi Maiwada, Chief Superintendent of Customs and National Public Relations Officer for the Comptroller General of Customs, is in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the newly enacted Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, demonstrating the agency’s dedication to efficiency and fairness.
The upgraded platform, accessible at https://auction.nigeriatradehub.gov.ng, provides Nigerians with an equal opportunity to participate in the auction process.
Since its relaunch, the platform has witnessed impressive results, with 1137 bids, 1099 registered applicants, 652 successfully paid administration fees, 100 vehicles uploaded on the window, and 86 vehicles successfully bid and won.
Successful bidders are urged to promptly download their winning certificates via the provided link in the confirmation email. Subsequently, winners must present the certificate at the goods’ location, with the clearance process expected to be completed within seven days.
It’s essential to note that the auctions are periodic, opening 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.
Addressing occasional glitches reported by participants, potentially attributed to high traffic, the NCS assures the public that its dedicated technical team is actively resolving the situation. 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.