The Nigeria Customs Service has premiered ‘Novara’, a 79-episode television series produced by the Service, spotlighting the professionalism, risks, and sacrifices of officers in protecting national interest.
The premiere held on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at Jara Mall, Lagos, drawing senior Customs officers, members of the cast & crew, and industry stakeholders.
In his welcome address, the Customs Area Controller, Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, said the production goes beyond entertainment.
“It is a strategic initiative aimed at showcasing the professionalism, integrity, and sacrifices of our officers in the discharge of their duties”, Oshoba said. “Novara provides a unique opportunity to deepen public understanding of the critical role the service plays in national security, trade facilitation, and economic growth.”
Also speaking, the Customs Area Controller of Port & Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML), Command commended the production team for balancing accuracy with drama. “You translated Customs operations to compelling drama without losing the truth. You captured our risks, our resolve and our humanity. We are indebted to your craft.”
Members of the cast and crew described their time on set as a “life experience,” citing firsthand exposure to the operational realities of Customs officers.
Stakeholders at the event praised the Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi, MFR for his visionary leadership in using motion pictures to communicate the Service’s core mandates as well as the daily sacrifices of its officers and men.
‘Novara’ tells the story of Customs officers navigating complex and high-risk operations to protect national interests against powerful criminal cartels determined to undermine the nation’s economic and security framework.
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