Strengthening Partnerships: Nigeria Customs Service Boosts Revenue Generation and Community Ties
By Lucky O. D. Onyeji The Nigeria Customs Service's Oyo/Osun Area Command, led by Acting Customs Area Controller DC Wale Moses Adewole, has taken significant strides in fostering collaboration with critical stakeholders to enhance revenue generation and promote legitimate trade. A recent courtesy visit to British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) highlighted the command's commitment to strengthening partnerships with key industry players. A Model for Success The visit, which was met with enthusiasm by BATN's Director of Operations, Mr. Hasnain Ishtiaq, underscored the importance of sustained cooperation between the Service and the company. BATN, a significant contributor to revenue generation through excise duties, has demonstrated exemplary compliance with extant laws guiding excise operations. This partnership mirrors successful collaborations in countries like Singapore and the Netherlands, where customs authorities have worked closely with businesses to drive economic gro...
