The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has deepened its strategic engagement with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) through a high-level meeting held in Beijing on July 25, 2025.
The meeting aimed to explore bilateral knowledge exchange and capacity development in customs administration.
The Nigerian delegation, led by Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Oluyomi Adebakin, discussed customs training methodologies, modernisation models, and technology-driven solutions with GACC officials.
The Chinese Customs authorities shared their structured training system, which incorporates virtual reality, 5G-enabled systems, and blended e-learning approaches.
The meeting highlighted Nigeria’s active participation in China-led customs development initiatives, with over 200 African customs officers, including 89 from Nigeria, having received training since 2023.
The training covers areas such as trade facilitation, anti-smuggling enforcement, food safety supervision, and digital port operations.
Both parties expressed mutual interest in exploring technical exchange programmes, joint research initiatives, and officer exchange schemes focused on regional port systems and cross-border intelligence cooperation.
Nigeria will participate in upcoming Customs Modernisation Courses and officer development training at the Shanghai Customs College.
The Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to strengthening its human capital, advancing intergovernmental partnerships, and modernising customs operations in accordance with global standards.
This engagement aligns with the broader objectives of promoting knowledge sharing, harmonising customs procedures, and building an integrated trade infrastructure for sustainable development.
The collaboration between NCS and GACC is expected to promote the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by enhancing customs procedures and building an integrated trade infrastructure.
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