The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has further strengthened its international cooperation efforts through a high-level engagement with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). The meeting was held in Beijing on July 25, 2025.
The engagement brought together senior officers of the NCS and top officials from the GACC to explore bilateral knowledge exchange and capacity development in customs administration. This meeting demonstrates the commitment of both agencies to enhance cooperation and improve customs administration.
A 21-member Nigerian delegation was led by Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Oluyomi Adebakin, Commandant of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada. The delegation engaged in discussions with officials from the GACC International Cooperation Division, the Training and Education Centre, and representatives of the Shanghai Customs College.
The engagement focused on deepening cooperation in customs training methodologies, modernisation models, and technology-driven solutions. Both agencies recognized the importance of collaboration in improving customs administration and promoting economic growth.
This engagement builds on a previous Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the NCS and GACC in May 2024. The MoU aims to enhance trade and economic growth between the two nations.
The MoU seeks to boost import-export operations, support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and promote economic stability between the two nations’ customs agencies. It also aims to foster a favorable business environment and collaborate on supply chain security standards.
Cooperation between the NCS and GACC is expected to benefit both countries by improving customs administration, promoting economic growth, and enhancing trade relations. It will also provide opportunities for capacity building and knowledge sharing.
It highlights the importance of customs modernization in promoting economic growth and improving trade relations. Both agencies recognized the need to adopt modern technologies and best practices in customs administration.
The NCS and GACC discussed opportunities for capacity building and knowledge sharing in customs administration. This includes training programs, workshops, and exchange programs for customs officials.
The cooperation between the NCS and GACC is expected to facilitate trade between the two countries. It will reduce clearance times, improve supply chain security, and enhance the overall efficiency of customs operations.
It demonstrates the commitment of both agencies to promoting economic growth through improved customs administration. It is expected to have a positive impact on the economy by increasing trade volumes and improving the business environment.
The NCS’s engagement with the GACC highlights the importance of international cooperation in customs administration. It demonstrates the agency’s commitment to collaborating with other customs agencies to improve customs administration and promote economic growth.
A high-level engagement between the NCS and GACC is a significant step towards strengthening cooperation and improving customs administration between the two countries. It is expected to have a positive impact on trade relations and economic growth.
The NCS and GACC are expected to continue their collaboration in the future. They will work together to implement the agreements reached during the engagement and to promote customs modernization and trade facilitation.
The engagement demonstrates the commitment of both agencies to cooperation and collaboration in customs administration. It highlights the importance of international cooperation in promoting economic growth and improving customs administration.
