The Nigerian government announced Tuesday that Nigerian importers would soon be free to legally import their goods from the ports in Cotonou, Benin Republic. PREMIUM TIMES reports.JAMB Result
The acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, revealed this while speaking to journalists after a two-day working visit of Alain Hinkati, Director-General of Customs, Republic of Benin, to Nigeria.
In August 2019, the federal government ordered the closure of land borders to halt smuggling along the borders.
However, the government in 2021 opened border points across the country, Seme, in the South-west, Ilela and Maitagari in the North-west, and Mfun in the South-south.
Speaking on Tuesday, Mr Adeniyi said the decision to set up a clearing point for Nigeria-bound goods was one of the highlights of the two-day working visit of the Director-General of Customs, Republic of Benin, to Nigeria.
“We are building confidence in the system offered by the Republic of Benin. Our importers are using their ports and vice-versa. If there are people in the Benin Republic who want to use our ports, we try to build trust in our systems.NYSC Portal
“By this agreement, what it means is that Nigerian importers willing to use the ports in Cotonou can have their goods cleared in those ports because there would be an opportunity for them to pay duties on goods that are liable for payment of duties.
“We can account for the duties on those goods in the ports of arrival. So they will now be free to enter Nigeria,” Mr Adeniyi said.
“Our objective remains steadfast to stimulate economic growth, foster regional integration, and nurture prosperity among our nations.InformationGuideNigeria
“In collaboration with the Inspector General of the Nigeria Police, we have undertaken substantial measures to reduce barriers along our trade corridors.
“This was done within three weeks of my return by addressing these challenges, we are fostering a more conducive environment for legitimate trade to flourish,” he said.
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