The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its international cooperation efforts through a high-level engagement with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) in Beijing on July 25, 2025.
The meeting focused on bilateral knowledge exchange and capacity development in customs administration.
Customs Training: GACC shared its structured training system, incorporating virtual reality (VR), 5G-enabled systems, and blended e-learning approaches.
Capacity Building: Over 200 African customs officers, including 89 from Nigeria, have received training since 2023 in areas like trade facilitation and anti-smuggling enforcement.
Technical Cooperation: Both parties expressed interest in technical exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and officer exchange schemes.
Future Collaboration:
Customs Modernisation Courses: Nigeria to participate in upcoming courses at the Shanghai Customs College.
Officer Development: Joint training initiatives to enhance customs operations and trade facilitation.
Commitment:
The Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to strengthening its human capital, advancing intergovernmental partnerships, and modernising customs operations in accordance with global standards .
