…as CGC expresses optimism about implementing similar initiatives in the eastern ports to boost export activities
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) are two critical agencies responsible for facilitating international trade and revenue generation in Nigeria.
For many years, the ports have faced challenges such as congestion, inefficiencies, and corruption, leading to delays, increased costs, and reduced competitiveness.
Recently, the Federal Government has initiated various reforms aimed at promoting efficiency, transparency, and ease of doing business at the ports.
Collaboration between the NCS and NPA is part of these efforts, aiming to streamline processes, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and enhance the overall efficiency of port operations.
In line with living up to this, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has again reiterated the importance of the collaboration between the two agencies.
The CGC stated this during a recent courtesy visit to the NPA. He noted that the success of the NCS is closely tied to the effectiveness of the ports.
“If we get it right in our ports, we will get it right in the Service,” he said.
He further stated: “We have a number of initiatives that we are pursuing, and we need the critical buy-in of a stakeholder like the NPA for those initiatives to succeed.”
The CGC commended the existing collaboration between the NCS and the NPA, highlighting the success achieved at the Export Processing Terminal. He expressed optimism about implementing similar initiatives in the eastern ports to boost export activities.
“The Nigeria Customs Service is ready to work with our ports authority on initiatives that will ensure the competitiveness of our ports,” he added.
In his response, the Managing Director of the NPA, Abubakar Dantsoho, assured the NCS of the NPA’s unwavering support.
“We are here for you, and we will give you all the necessary support. Together, we can move both agencies forward and help Nigeria become a better country,” he concluded.
