Nigeria Customs Service Strengthens Ties with China’s GACC
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Nigeria Customs Service Strengthens Ties with China’s GACC
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step in deepening its international cooperation efforts by engaging in a high-level meeting with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) in Beijing.
The meeting, held on July 25, 2025, brought together senior officers of the NCS and top officials from the GACC to explore bilateral knowledge exchange and capacity development in customs administration.
Led by Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Oluyomi Adebakin, a 21-member Nigerian delegation held discussions with officials from the GACC International Cooperation Division, the Training and Education Centre, and representatives of the Shanghai Customs College.
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The engagement focused on strengthening cooperation in customs training methodologies, modernization models, and technology-driven solutions.
The Chinese Customs authorities shared their expertise in structured training systems, incorporating virtual reality (VR), 5G-enabled systems, and blended e-learning approaches.
In 2024 alone, GACC conducted over 8,000 physical training sessions and developed 360 online courses.
The meeting also highlighted Nigeria’s active participation in China-led customs development initiatives, with over 200 African customs officers, including 89 from Nigeria, having received training since 2023.
The Chinese Customs officials commended Nigeria’s growing leadership in international customs platforms, particularly the election of Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council.
Both parties expressed mutual interest in exploring technical exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and officer exchange schemes focused on regional port systems and cross-border intelligence cooperation.
The bilateral dialogue also signaled new areas of collaboration, including Nigeria’s participation in upcoming Customs Modernization Courses and officer development training at the Shanghai Customs College.
