The Customs Area Controller of Seme Border Command , Comptroller Ben Oramalugo has officially launched the second edition of “Customs Administration in Nigeria,” a book authored by him at the command on 17th July, 2025.
This was disclosed in a press release by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman on 17th July, 2025.
In his address, Comptroller Oramalugo emphasised the importance of intellectual development in professional excellence, urging officers to embrace continuous learning as a core element of service and the second edition of the book integrates ongoing reforms under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, which aligns with global standards in trade facilitation, security, and border management.
Oramalugo noted that the dynamism of global trade, the rise of digital customs, and the expanding role of Customs in national security demand a scholarly response.
The book launch, which drew dignitaries from various security and regulatory agencies, marked a major achievement in the author’s career and a significant contribution to the field of customs administration. Comptroller Oramalugo described the book as a product of years of professional experience, academic research, and policy engagement, designed to respond to emerging challenges in customs operations.
The event was attended by heads and representatives of various security and regulatory agencies, including the Comptroller of Immigration, Joint Border Post; Director of the Department of State Services (DSS); Director of NAFDAC; Commander of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS); and representatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Anti-Bomb Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, and Port Health Services.
In their goodwill messages, the heads of agencies commended Comptroller Oramalugo for his intellectual contribution and for championing professionalism within the service. They also praised the ongoing transformation in the Nigeria Customs Service under the present administration, highlighting its growing relevance in economic development and national security.
The book is expected to serve as a reference for policymakers, academics, practitioners, and students engaged in customs and border governance across Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Comptroller Oramalugo expressed deep appreciation to the reviewers, editors, and all who contributed to the successful publication of the book, acknowledging the support of the CGC and the management of the Service for fostering a culture of knowledge, discipline, and reform.
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