The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, received a delegation from the African Regional Technical Assistance Center, (AFRITAC) West 2, on Monday, 20 November, 2023, at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja.
AFRITAC West 2, a collaboration between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recipient countries, and various bilateral and multilateral partners, is dedicated to providing technical assistance and training to nations including Cabo Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.
Addressing the delegation, the CGC expressed his commitment to enhancing the capacity of Customs officers through training.
He emphasised the importance of not limiting this opportunity to Nigeria alone, highlighting the significance of collaborative efforts in the global trade landscape.
He acknowledged the partnership and supported AFRITAC’s proposal to conduct training sessions focusing on risk management and the impact of trade facilitation.
Adeniyi underscored the vital role of effective risk management.
Director of AFRITAC West 2, Eva Jenkner, commended the Customs boss for his leadership prowess and applauded his proactive approach to revitalising the Customs Service.
While outlining the purpose of their visit, she emphasised their readiness to collaborate with the Nigeria Customs Service in training officers and sharing insights into risk management and task policy programmes.