The Nigeria customs service has strengthened trade and economic relations with the United States through a quarterly engagement with the us chamber of commerce, the US-Africa business centre and the American business council in Abuja.
Deputy comptroller-general, tariff and trade, Caroline Niagwan reaffirmed the service’s commitment to institutional reforms, digital transformation, transparency and improved trade facilitation.
She said predictable customs procedures, timely cargo clearance and effective dispute resolution are essential to boosting investor confidence and improving the business environment.
The Deputy Comptroller-General, Oluyomi Adebakin announced plans to deploy 22 additional scanners across seaports, airports and border stations, alongside automation of licence applications and paperless administrative processes.
The US-Africa business centre and American business council commended the customs progress, particularly in stakeholder engagement, the authorised economic operator programme and efforts to resolve business challenges.