Uchenna Cecil Izuora
The Nigeria Customs Service is ramping up efforts to roll out the National Single Window (NSW) project, positioning itself as the lead agency in Nigeria’s trade modernisation push. During a 4 March 2026 stakeholder meeting in Abuja with airline and shipping operators, Comptroller-General of Customs urged collaboration, crediting partners for past modernisation successes and noting the President’s directive to make NSW a reality.
He assured operators of support structures, including a dedicated help desk with trained staff to handle rollout challenges, ensuring a smooth transition that cements Nigeria’s global trade standing.
At a prior awareness session on 3 March 2026, Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (ICT and Modernisation) Oluyomi Adebakin called NSW a key modernisation milestone, built on months of preparation to match operational needs. “Customs leads execution, but success hinges on everyone’s buy-in,” she said, clarifying technology will boost efficiency and transparency without replacing staff.
NSW Project Director Tola Fakolade praised NCS leadership: “Customs is our top stakeholder, their expertise drives this.” The initiative promises faster cargo clearance, better revenue collection, and stronger inter-agency coordination, transforming Nigeria’s trade landscape.