The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its remarkable strides in customs modernisation and trade facilitation.
The recognition was made during the 145th/146th Sessions Opening of the Customs Co-operation Council, held on June 26, 2025, at the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Headquarters in Brussels.
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala applauded the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for the Service’s continued efforts in aligning its operations with international trade standards.
She acknowledged the significant progress made by the NCS in deploying technology, strengthening border procedures, and improving compliance frameworks.
The WTO Director-General’s commendation is a testament to the NCS’s commitment to modernising its processes and embracing smarter solutions to enhance legitimate trade facilitation.
CGC Adeniyi expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that it affirms the Service’s reforms and encourages them to sustain their momentum.
The NCS has expressed support for the growing collaboration between the WCO and WTO, particularly in the wake of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in January 2025.
The partnership aims to provide tools and policy support to modernise customs procedures and boost international competitiveness, benefiting developing countries like Nigeria.
The enhanced WTO-WCO partnership is expected to benefit developing countries like Nigeria by providing the necessary support to modernise customs procedures and increase international competitiveness.
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