NSW Secretariat and NCS Launch Trade Sensitization in Lagos

The NSW Secretariat has partnered with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to initiate a sensitization drive for senior officials in Lagos, scheduled for March 27, 2026. This effort is part of the launch of the National Single Window (NSW), a landmark trade facilitation platform designed to streamline import and export processes across government agencies.

During the session, Tola Fakolad, the Director of the National Single Window Project, addressed misconceptions about the initiative, clarifying that the NSW platform is strictly intended to facilitate trade and will not interfere with the statutory revenue functions of the agencies involved. O Adebakin, the Deputy Comptroller General of NCS, emphasized the strategic importance of the NSW in enhancing Nigeria's global trade competitiveness.

She noted that the initiative would significantly improve operational efficiency within customs, enhance Nigeria's standing in international trade, simplify processes, reduce delays, and strengthen transparency within the system.