The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has deepened its relationship with its Benin counterpart in enhancing trade.
\nThis follows a meeting held last Thursday between a deligation led by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and his Republic of Benin counterpart at the Director-General of the Customs Administration of Benin Republic to strengthen collaboration between them.
\nThe primary focus of the meeting, as outlined by the Customs boss, was to deliberate on strategies aimed at amplifying trade activities between the two nations and ensuring the seamless implementation of recommendations previously discussed during their rendezvous in Cotonou.
\nHighlighting the significance of the collaboration, the CGC said, \u201cWe are cognizant of the established framework for cooperation between our respective customs administrations.
\n\u201cThis framework was established at a higher level by the authorities of the heads of State, President Patrice Talon of Benin, and His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, both expressing a desire to work together.
\n\u201cIt is upon this foundation that the Customs of both countries are united in their efforts\u201d.
\nThe Director-General of Benin Customs Administration,\u00a0 Mrs Adidjatou Hassan Zanouvi, in her remarks reiterated their steadfast commitment to executing the mutually agreed-upon measures.
\nMrs Zaniuvi emphasised the importance of thorough monitoring to ensure effective implementation.
\nShe noted that collaborative endeavours between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Benin Republic Customs Administration serve as a testament to their shared commitment to facilitating seamless trade operations and ensuring the efficient management of cross-border activities for the mutual benefit of both nations.
\nThe CGC seized the opportunity to inspect ongoing projects within the Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command.
\nHe was accompanied by the Customs Area Controller, Seme Border, Comptroller Timi Bomodi.<\/p>\n
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