Nigeria Customs Chief Praises BAT Nigeria's Compliance Efforts

Bashir Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, visited BAT Nigeria’s manufacturing facility in Ibadan, Oyo State, where he inspected operations and discussed customs compliance and manufacturing competitiveness. Adeniyi, who had previously visited the facility over 23 years ago, noted the significant transformation due to sustained investment in Nigeria.

He commended BAT Nigeria for its high level of governance and transparency in its import, factory, and excise operations. Adeniyi emphasized the importance of balancing revenue collection with trade facilitation to create a conducive business environment.

He expressed support for BAT Nigeria's participation in the Authorised Economic Operator programme, recognizing the company as a strong candidate based on its compliance record. Additionally, he highlighted the company’s investments exceeding $185 million in manufacturing infrastructure and the support of over 350,000 direct and indirect jobs across Nigeria.

The visit underscored the need for ongoing collaboration between industry and government.