The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the American Business Council (ABC) have renewed their pledge to boost trade connections and tackle obstacles hindering business activities through continuous collaboration between government and private sector partners.
This agreement emerged from their quarterly meeting held on June 16, 2026, at Customs headquarters in Abuja. The gathering focused on boosting trade efficiency, strengthening security measures, and building stronger economic links between Nigeria and the United States.
During the meeting, Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi emphasized how vital regular stakeholder consultations remain, revealing that this partnership will become a fixed part of Customs’ annual schedule.
“We plan to make this engagement a permanent part of the Customs calendar due to how much we value this type of collaboration,” Adeniyi stated.
Adeniyi also updated attendees on progress across major trade facilitation programs including the Advance Ruling system, Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, Post Clearance Audit, the B’Odogwu platform, plus continuing enhancements to scanning integration and cargo clearance processes designed to boost operational performance.
American Business Council members praised these reforms and acknowledged Customs’ efforts, while requesting faster responses to resolve ongoing business challenges.
Nneka Enwereji, President of the American Business Council, called the meeting highly productive and praised Customs leadership for dedication to improving business conditions nationwide.
“This meeting was outstanding and shows your dedication to making business easier. You’ve set higher standards, and there’s much we can learn from this approach,” Enwereji remarked.