The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a “One‑Stop‑Shop” initiative aimed at cutting cargo clearance time from the current 21 days to just 48 hours. The initiative was unveiled at a meeting in Abuja between the service’s management and Customs Area Controllers, chaired by Comptroller‑General Adewale Adeniyi and announced by spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada. The gathering focused on the NCS’s modernisation agenda and the leadership role in driving reforms across commands.
Described by the Comptroller‑General as a “transformative shift,” the One‑Stop‑Shop aligns with global best practices and the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business policy. It seeks to sanitise operations, eliminate duplicated efforts, and provide predictability in Customs procedures. While technology is recognised as essential for modernising Customs, the Comptroller‑General also stressed the importance of physical engagement with officers.
By streamlining processes, the NCS aims to boost trader confidence, restore transparency, and make Customs more business‑friendly. Faster clearance is expected to help traders get goods to market more quickly, delivering a positive impact on the economy. The One‑Stop‑Shop is part of broader efforts to improve efficiency, simplify procedures, and facilitate trade, positioning the NCS to play a larger role in promoting Nigeria’s economic growth.
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