President Bola Tinubu on Saturday inaugurated a N73 billion office complex for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, in Iperu, Ogun State.
The newly commissioned facility includes office buildings and a training college designed to improve operational efficiency and enhance staff capacity within the service.
During the inauguration, Tinubu commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for conceptualising a modern facility for the unit.
“I hereby declare this building open, to the glory of God,” Tinubu said.
Speaking at the event, Adeniyi explained that the relocation from the congested Ikeja facility in Lagos was necessary to balance the service’s core mandates—revenue generation, trade facilitation, and enforcement—while improving welfare for officers.
He added that the new complex would strengthen Customs’ role in supporting trade infrastructure, including export processing and cargo handling linked to nearby aviation facilities.
“The former Ikeja base had become overstretched due to the significant growth in our operations. We needed a bigger and more conducive environment to accommodate our expanding activities. This site provides the space to support both current and future operations,” Adeniyi said.
According to the Customs chief, the complex is equipped with modern operational infrastructure, including a furnished office building, a warehouse opposite the main facility, and a planned modern armory.
He noted that the project, initially estimated at N73 billion, is ongoing with approximately 45 percent completed. Adeniyi added that the service is seeking presidential approval to revise the project cost to reflect current economic realities and ensure its completion within the tenure of the present administration.
Adeniyi also credited the Ogun State Government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, for providing over 50 hectares of land for the development and supporting the service with critical infrastructure. He acknowledged his predecessor’s contributions in securing the land and initiating the project.
The facility’s strategic location near an aviation village and an existing Customs training college further enhances its operational relevance. Adeniyi assured that officers are already deployed across key operational areas, including the tarmac and terminal, and are actively involved in cargo handling.
“We are fully on ground. The facilities provided meet our operational requirements, and we are confident of seamless Customs operations as cargo and international flight activities commence,” he said.
