Customs CG Bashir Adeniyi Meets NACCIMA, UBA Delegates

  to Promote Trade in Nigeria

ZAINAB JUNAID

In a bid to foster a shared and better future of trade in Nigeria through collaboration with relevant organizations, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, received delegations from the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and United Bank for Adrica (UBA).

The delegates in a seperate meeting with the CGC were led by Mr.Dele Kelvin Oye, President of NACCIMA and Mr.Kayode Fashola, Non Executive Director UBA respectively, at the Headquarters of the Service on Tuesday, 2nd August 2023.

While speaking, NACCIMA President felicitated with the CGC over his appointment and commended his exceptional steps of leading the Nigeria Customs Service to a significant level that will help enhance and regulate trade industries in the country.

Mr.Kelvin reminded the CGC of the issues surrounding the certificate of origin, affirming that NACCIMA is determined to support the Nigeria Customs Service in all ramifications.

Customs Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, gave assurance of the Service to collaborate with NACCIMA to succeed in facilitating trade.

He restated that his leadership is committed to strengthening the collaboration between the Service and stakeholders for the benefit of Nigerians, adding that the Service will join hands with NACCIMA to organize a Sensitization Workshop for the two parties.

On the new Nigeria Customs Service  Act, 2023, the President besought the CG to sensitize their members; the CGC assured the president of Customs' total commitment to involve them in the area. 

Meanwhile, the Non-Executive Director of UBA, Kayode Fashola, in a seperate meeting with the Comptroller General of Customs, congratulated the CGC on his appointment while and also informed him of their commitment to strengthen the cordial relationship between Customs and their firm.

The Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs, on his part, appreciated the delegation's timely visit and guaranteed them of the Service’s commitment to deepen their partnership.