The Nigeria Customs Service has launched a new handbook on import and export procedures for renewable energy equipment, marking a significant step towards facilitating responsible trade and improving compliance in the sector.
The handbook is a collaborative effort between the NCS, European Union, German Embassy, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit.
Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, emphasised the importance of efficient and secure trade in renewable energy, citing Nigeria’s increasing investment in renewable energy infrastructure. The handbook aims to address classification and clearance challenges, providing clarity for importers, exporters, and officers.
Adeniyi noted that the handbook supports the federal government’s objectives under the Nigeria Energy Transition Plan, which seeks to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. He praised international partners for their technical and financial support, describing the collaboration as a model of institutional synergy benefiting both trade and the environment.
The handbook provides step-by-step guidance on documentation, tariff classifications, exemptions, valuation, and procedures for solar panels, batteries, inverters, wind turbines, and other clean energy components.
This initiative aligns with global commitments like the Paris Agreement and the African Continental Free Trade Area, positioning Nigeria as a regional hub for green trade and sustainable logistics.