*Nigeria Customs Service Fosters Industrial Harmony with Stakeholders*

By Lod Onyeji

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is proactively promoting good relationships with stakeholders through regular visits and engagements. Comptroller Olomu, the Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Command, will pay an official visit to the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) headquarters on Tuesday.

*A Commitment to Industrial Harmony*

This visit is part of the NCS's efforts to ensure peace and industrial harmony in customs ports and borders, under the leadership of Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. The NCS aims to create a friendly, competitive, efficient, and revenue-oriented customs environment.

*Key Objectives*

The visit will focus on:

- *Customs Modernization*: streamlining processes and facilitating trade

- *Industrial Harmony*: promoting peace and cooperation between the NCS and stakeholders

- *Revenue Optimization*: maximizing revenue collection while ensuring compliance

*Stakeholder Engagement*

The meeting will bring together key stakeholders, including NAGAFF leadership and members, young freight forwarders, and media representatives. The NCS is committed to engaging with stakeholders to ensure that the customs modernization process is inclusive and effective.

*A Call to Action*

All stakeholders, including NAGAFF members, national executives, and media representatives, are advised to arrive at the meeting venue before 12 noon. This engagement is expected to further strengthen the relationship between the NCS and stakeholders, promoting a more efficient and effective customs environment.