Unilever and Nigeria Customs Join Forces Against Counterfeiting

Unilever Nigeria Plc has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at combating counterfeiting and illicit trade in Nigeria. This partnership establishes a structured framework for collaboration to enhance supply chain visibility and ensure that only authentic products reach consumers.

Tobi Adeniyi, Managing Director of Unilever Nigeria Plc, emphasized the significance of this partnership in protecting public health and maintaining consumer trust. He stated that counterfeiting poses a serious threat to businesses and the economy.

Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of the NCS, affirmed the commitment to implement the agreement transparently and highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships in the fight against counterfeiting. The initiative seeks to protect consumers and bolster economic growth by ensuring the integrity of the marketplace.