Nigeria, Algerian Customs Strengthen Partnership to Boost Training, Modernisation, Trade Facilitation
The Director-General of Algerian Customs, Major General Abdulhafid Bakhouche, has reaffirmed his agency’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in the areas of training, customs modernisation and trade facilitation.
Bakhouche made this pledge on Monday during an official reception for students of Senior Course 13 from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada. The delegation visited the Algerian Customs Service Headquarters in Algiers at the start of a four-day study tour.
“We are fully prepared to work closely with the Nigeria Customs Service in strengthening training, enhancing modernisation and improving the facilitation of customs procedures,” Bakhouche said. He urged the participants to remain attentive throughout the visit, noting that his officers were on standby to guide the team and ensure the success of the tour.
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The Nigerian delegation was led by the Commandant of the College, Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs Oluyomi Adebanki, who delivered a message from the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. She emphasized the necessity of stronger ties among African customs administrations.
“African customs administrations must work together, especially in training, building trade bridges and promoting modernisation that supports seamless trade across our continent,” Adebanki stated. “We must continue to see ourselves as brothers and partners, irrespective of differences in culture or background.”
She also expressed gratitude for the warm reception given to the team by Algerian authorities.
This year’s study tour is themed “Customs Delivering on Commitment to Efficiency in Securing Oil Exports in Africa.”
At the end of the programme, the students are expected to gain deeper insights into Algeria’s oil export procedures and draw lessons capable of strengthening operational efficiency within the Nigeria Customs Service.
By PRNigeria
