The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is celebrating one of its own, Assistant Comptroller Akpevwe Ogboru popularly known as Tracta 2 who has etched her name in history with an audacious 35-day motorbike journey from Nigeria to Belgium.
Ogboru, who set out on August 1, 2025, rode through 10,265 kilometres across two continents and ten countries before making her triumphant arrival at the Nigerian Embassy in Brussels at exactly 12:47 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Her daring odyssey, themed “Ride for Women Inclusivity and Cross-Border Research”, was more than an endurance test it was a powerful advocacy mission. The ride spotlighted gender inclusivity, girl-child empowerment, and the importance of cross-border connectivity, mobility, and cultural exchange.
At the embassy, her arrival was met with jubilation, with the NCS hailing her as a symbol of courage and resilience. “Her accomplishment stands as a beacon of inspiration to Customs officers, Nigerians, and the global community,” the Service said.
Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, praised Ogboru’s bravery, urging Nigerians to draw strength from her trailblazing spirit. “Her feat underscores our commitment to resilience, innovation, and inclusivity, while projecting a positive image of Nigeria on the global stage,” he affirmed.
As Tracta 2 prepares for her return journey to Nigeria, her historic ride continues to spark admiration worldwide proving that with vision and determination, no boundary is too great to cross