facilitate Trade
ZAINAB JUNAID
As part of his commitment to revitalize the Nigeria Customs
Service, the Comptroller General of Customs
Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has supported the African Regional Technical
Assistance Center (AFRITAC West 2)’s proposal to conduct training sessions for
Officers and Men of the Service, focusing on risk management and impact of
trade facilitation.
The Comptroller-General gave his consent for the training when
he received a delegation from the African Regional Technical Assistance Center,
AFRITAC West 2, on Monday, 20 November, 2023, at the Nigeria Customs Service
Headquarters in Abuja.
AFRITAC West 2, is a collaboration between the International
Monetary Fund (IMF), recipient countries, and various bilateral and
multilateral partners, is dedicated to providing technical assistance and
training to nations including Cabo Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and
Sierra Leone.
Addressing the delegation, the CGC expressed his commitment
to enhancing the capacity of Customs officers through training.
He emphasized the importance of not limiting this
opportunity to Nigeria alone, highlighting the significance of collaborative
efforts in the global trade landscape and underscoring the vital role of
effective risk management.
In response, Eva Jenkner, Director of AFRITAC West 2,
commended Customs Boss for his leadership prowess and applauded his proactive
approach to revitalizing the Customs Service.
She outlined the purpose of their visit, emphasizing their
readiness to collaborate with the Nigeria Customs Service in training officers
and sharing insights into risk management and task policy programs.
