A female officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Akpevwe Ogboru, has completed an extraordinary 72-day motorbike journey from Nigeria to Belgium and back, becoming the first female Nigeria Customs Service officer to embark on and complete such a journey.
Ogboru, who embarked on the adventurous trip on August 1, 2025, returned on October 11, 2025, and was warmly received at the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post by senior officers.
She recounted the highs and lows of her journey, which spanned 22 countries across Africa and Europe, and expressed her mission to encourage women to pursue their dreams fearlessly.
Ogboru named her motorcycle “Rocky,” describing it as a symbol of endurance and resilience, and hoped that her cross-continental experience would strengthen Africa-Europe relations and inspire collaborative growth.
The Comptroller-General of Customs commended Ogboru for her bravery and dedication, describing her feat as an inspiration to the Service and a reflection of the leadership values of the Customs Service.
