The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the recent policy reforms and operational improvements introduced under the current administration, particularly in the area of trade facilitation.
NECA President, Ifeanyi Okogwu, gave the commendation on Monday while leading a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, at the NCS Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
In a statement on their official X on Tuesday, the Services, said the visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration on trade facilitation and private sector development.
Okogwu emphasised that key trade facilitation tools introduced by the Service, including Advance Ruling, the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, and the Time Release Study were significant in reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks and improving the ease of doing business, especially for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs).
He explained that the reforms are not just policies on paper but impactful initiatives directly supporting Nigerian businesses, particularly SMEs.
Okogwu, noted that they look forward to continued engagement with the NCS to ensure businesses thrive and the economy grows.
Responding, Adeniyi thanked the NECA team for the visit and for recognizing the Service’s efforts.
He reiterated the NCS’s unwavering commitment to working closely with the private sector to build a more inclusive trade environment.
The Customs boss assured that the Service remains public-centric in its approach and will continue to work with the business community to simplify processes and ensure compliance.
