The Nigeria Customs Service and the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria have partnered on efficient healthcare delivery in the country by enhancing trade facilitation. This was disclosed by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Tariffs & Trade, Caroline Niagwan, in a roundtable dialogue with HFN in Ikeja, Lagos. Niagwan, who represented the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, said the partnership would enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
She said the dialogue was an opportunity to strengthen the partnership between Nigeria Customs and HFN, align their strategies, and explore innovative solutions to their challenges such as counterfeit drugs and delays in clearance of vital medical supplies. “We are here to strengthen the synergy between these two parties by enhancing trade facilitation and ensuring the effective elevation of our healthcare imports and exports crucial for advancing our shared goals for economic growth, public health safety, and efficiency. “Nigeria’s Trade is a big market that investors want to come to and we need to explore as it brings in foreign exchange.
This collaboration is key as it has helped us see our roles and challenges and how to address them. What concerns the Customs is to increase compliance with trade policies, imports & exports,” Niawagan said. Related News Tinubu condoles Customs over Deputy Comptroller's death Customs mourn deputy controller Customs record N249.
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