By Rabiu MUSA, Abuja
In a bid to ascertain seamless international trade transactions and adherence to standards of operations, the Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniy MFR, has said, “The Nigeria Customs Service is committed to partner with the Republic of Benin Customs Administration with the aid of technology to manage cross-border trade between Nigeria and Benin Republic.”
This information was disclosed by the Customs boss at the opening of a two-day interactive session between the Nigeria Customs Service and Benin Republic Customs in Abuja.
In his remarks, the CGC said, “The meeting aimed to strengthen further the already existing bilateral trade ties and cooperation between the two countries, which will pave the way for a comprehensive mechanism to harmonize the import prohibition lists of the two countries.”
The Customs boss appreciated the Benin Customs and Embassy of the country for expressing interest in collaborating with the Nigeria Customs Service to enhance trade facilitation.
His words: “The Customs administration in both countries have a very good idea and technical know-how on what it means with trade; thus, we are back with a renewed enthusiasm to foster our relationship and make impact on our trade facilitation roadmap.”
He added, “It is our hope that the program will address the issues of trade and set a roadmap for implementation of new strategies that will enhance the economy and revenue in Nigeria and Benin Republic. Thus, our organizations need to come up with ideas that will address the issues of transit and other progressive measures.”
However, the CGC, asserted, ” The increasing global security challenges calls for both customs administrations to work in synergy with the intended mutualism aimed to boost relationship and economy of both two nations.”
