Harboursandport.com: Lagos, Nigeria — September 22, 2025: In a bold move to confront Nigeria’s entrenched corruption, Basil Nwolisa, President of the Association of Nigeria Customs Brokers and the National Compliance Joint Task Force of Licensed Customs Agents, NCJTFLCA, has unveiled a new anti-corruption handbook aimed at empowering citizens and exposing systemic abuse.
Speaking at the book’s public presentation in Lagos, Nwolisa described corruption on Nigerian highways as a “criminal enterprise in motion,” citing widespread extortion and harassment by security operatives and impostors.
His handbook, now available on platforms such as Lulu, Cela Daskan, and Taribos, offers practical insights into the tactics used to exploit citizens—particularly along major trade routes like the East–West Road and Lagos–Barracks–West Road.
“This book is a call to revolution against corruption and lack of transparency in daily life,” Nwolisa declared, emphasizing that his call is for peaceful civic advocacy, not violence. He urged Nigerians to reject what he termed “socialized corruption,” warning that the nation’s survival depends on confronting these abuses head-on.
The handbook has already sparked action. Nwolisa cited a viral incident in Ondo State where civilians confronted Customs operatives, reportedly inspired by the book’s message. Despite facing arrests and intimidation following public engagements, he remains resolute. “Fear is what has kept Nigeria in chains. We must free ourselves from fear to defeat corruption,” he said.
He also challenged the logic behind multiple layers of extortion in trade, questioning why vehicles are stopped after Customs has already cleared their consignments. “If Customs has examined and released a consignment, no other unit should stop that vehicle again,” he said, calling out rogue elements operating under the guise of Federal Operations.
The event also marked the inauguration of new executives for the Apapa Chapter of the NCJTFLCA, reinforcing the association’s commitment to reform and accountability.
Dr. Nwolisa’s handbook is quickly becoming a symbol of grassroots resistance, urging Nigerians to demand transparency and stand firm against abuse—one checkpoint at a time.
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