86 vehicles won as Customs resumes e-auction of seized goods

The Nigeria Customs Service on Friday said 86 vehicles were bided and won out of 100 uploaded in its portal in the first week of its resumed electronic auction exercise.

Comptroller General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi who disclosed this in a statement said since its relaunch on Tuesday January 16, the e- auction platform has recorded 1,137 number of bids, 1099 registered applicants and 652 successfully paid administration fee.

In the statement signed by the Customs Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, Adeniyi assured that the NCS remains committed to transparent disposal of seized and overtime goods.

The statement reads, “In pursuit of its commitment to continuous improvement, the Nigeria Customs
Service (NCS) unveils its revamped e-auction platform on Tuesday, 16 January
2024.

“This strategic move aligns with the guidelines outlined in the newly enacted
Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, showcasing the agency’s dedication to
efficiency and fairness.

“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,” he said.

Adeniyi said 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,” Adeniyi said.