Nigeria Customs, Marine Ministry unite for evolving port efficiency
Th Nigeria Customs Service and Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy held a strategic meeting on Monday, 15 January 2024, aimed at improving Nigeria’s maritime landscape.
This is contained in a joint statement signed by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Maiwadah, and Ismail Omipidan Media Aide to Honorable Minister, Marine, and Blue Economy.
The focus was on fostering a seamless environment for trade facilitation and operational efficiency, particularly through the integration of Non-Intrusive Inspection Technology (NIIT) at Nigerian seaports.
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Key attendees, including the Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, the Hon. Minister of Transportation, the Comptroller General of Customs, and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, contributed to several resolutions.
These resolutions included prioritising cargo scanning over physical examination, optimizing existing scanners at major ports, and committing to freight cargoes to Inland container depots/dry ports via the Nigerian Railway Corporation.
The meeting also emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships for the installation and maintenance of scanning technology to sustain efficiency in cargo inspection processes.
These collaborative efforts underscore the Nigerian government’s commitment to developing a conducive and efficient trade environment, with anticipated positive impacts on port decongestion, trade facilitation, and overall operational efficiency.
