Abuja, July 27, 2025 — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its strategic engagement with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) in a renewed effort to enhance customs operations through mutual knowledge exchange and international collaboration.
The high-level partnership was underscored during a recent bilateral meeting in Beijing, where senior officials from the NCS and GACC deliberated on key areas of cooperation, including trade facilitation, anti-smuggling intelligence, capacity development, and the adoption of cutting-edge technology in customs operations.
According to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, the engagement represents a significant leap towards achieving Nigeria’s goal of building a smarter, data-driven customs system capable of aligning with global best practices.
Adeniyi emphasized that the collaboration will improve the operational efficiency of Nigerian customs officers through tailored training programs, technology transfer, and regular exchange of strategic information with their Chinese counterparts.
China’s GACC officials, in turn, reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Nigeria’s customs reform initiatives, noting that enhanced cooperation between both nations will promote smoother cross-border trade and help combat transnational smuggling activities.
The strategic dialogue forms part of broader efforts by the NCS to modernize its operations in line with President Bola Tinubu’s economic recovery agenda and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.
As both countries deepen this customs knowledge partnership, the NCS expressed optimism that the engagement will not only bolster bilateral trade but also reinforce the global fight against illicit trade, revenue leakages, and border security threats.
