Akpevwe Ogboru (right)
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated the achievement of Akpevwe Ogboru, an assistant comptroller of the service, who rode a motorbike from Nigeria to Belgium in 35 days.
Ogboru, popularly known as “Tracta 2”, arrived at the Nigerian embassy in Brussels at 12:47 pm on Thursday, after covering about 10,265km across two continents and 10 countries.
Her expedition, tagged ‘Ride for Women Inclusivity and Cross-Border Research’, was aimed at promoting gender inclusivity, amplifying girl-child empowerment initiatives, and spotlighting issues of connectivity, mobility, and cultural exchange across borders.
In a statement, Abdullahi Maiwada, customs spokesperson, said Ogboru’s journey, which began on August 1, 2025, reflects courage, resilience, and the determination of Nigerian women to break barriers in diverse fields.
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The service described her arrival in Brussels as a moment of pride, adding that it symbolises the Nigerian spirit of excellence.
“The arrival of Assistant Comptroller Ogboru at the Nigerian Embassy in Brussels was received with jubilation and admiration, reflecting pride in the Nigerian spirit of excellence,” the statement reads.
“Her accomplishment stands as a beacon of inspiration to Customs officers, Nigerians, and the global community, affirming that with determination and vision, boundaries can be transcended.
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“As she continues her onward journey back to Nigeria, Tracta 2’s feat underscores the NCS commitment to supporting initiatives that promote resilience, innovation, and inclusivity.
“The service recognises the significance of this symbolic adventure in projecting a positive national image, strengthening bilateral ties, and reinforcing Nigeria’s leadership in pushing conversations around women and children empowerment.”
Bashir Adeniyi, the comptroller-general of customs, commended Ogboru’s bravery and dedication and urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from her feat.
He added that the service will continue to support initiatives that project a positive national image and advance causes around women and children empowerment.
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“On behalf of the officers and men of the service, Adeniyi commends assistant comptroller Ogboru for her bravery and dedication and urges Nigerians to draw inspiration from her pioneering effort,” the statement added.
“The service remains committed to creating an enabling environment where such bold initiatives can thrive, contributing not only to institutional growth but also to the advancement of broader societal values.”
