In a move to enhance trade facilitation and promote cross-border commerce, delegates from Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), recently visited the Gateway Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Idiroko, Ogun State.
Mrs. Adaora Nwonu, Deputy Director of Trade Services Division, who represented the Executive Secretary and CEO of NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah, emphasized the need to establish Border Information Centers (BICs) at key border points, including Idiroko. These centers she said will serve as hubs for gathering crucial information, supporting cross-border training units, facilitating information dissemination to traders, and ensuring prompt resolution of complaints.
In his response, Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu of the Gateway Command, welcomed the NSC delegates and acknowledged the importance of their request. He assured the NSC of the command’s full support, stating that providing space for the Border Information Centre aligns with the NCS’s mission and ongoing projects.
Assistant Comptroller of Customs Clement Amaweh urged NSC to educate traders on the importance of formalizing their trade transactions through official banking channels.
The meeting reinforced the synergy between NSC and NCS, with both agencies committed to promoting trade facilitation and cross-border commerce.
