NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE STRENGTHENS TIES WITH CHINA'S GACC THROUGH KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE INITIATIVE

 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step towards enhancing its customs administration capabilities through a high-level engagement with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). A 21-member Nigerian delegation, led by Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Oluyomi Adebakin, met with top officials from the GACC in Beijing on July 25, 2025, to explore bilateral knowledge exchange and capacity development in customs administration.


The meeting focused on deepening cooperation in customs training methodologies, modernisation models, and technology-driven solutions. The Chinese Customs authorities shared their structured training system, which incorporates virtual reality (VR), 5G-enabled systems, and blended e-learning approaches. In 2024 alone, GACC conducted over 8,000 physical training sessions and developed 360 online courses.


The engagement highlighted Nigeria's active participation in China-led customs development initiatives, with over 200 African customs officers, including 89 from Nigeria, having received training since 2023. The Chinese Customs officials commended Nigeria's growing leadership in international customs platforms, particularly the election of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council.


Both parties expressed mutual interest in exploring technical exchange programmes, joint research initiatives, and officer exchange schemes focused on regional port systems and cross-border intelligence cooperation. The bilateral dialogue also signalled new areas of collaboration, including Nigeria's participation in upcoming Customs Modernisation Courses and officer development training at the Shanghai Customs College.


The Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, remains fully committed to strengthening its human capital, advancing intergovernmental partnerships, and modernising customs operations in accordance with global standards. This engagement aligns with the broader objectives of promoting knowledge sharing, harmonising customs procedures, and building an integrated trade infrastructure for sustainable development, particularly in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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