The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and BAT Nigeria (BATN) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening collaboration in the fight against smuggling, enhancing regulatory compliance, and protecting legitimate investments.
The agreement is seen as part of efforts to curb illicit tobacco trade and strengthen Nigeria’s business environment, which marks a major milestone in the longstanding relationship between both organizations and underscores a shared commitment to safeguarding lawful trade.
Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of Customs, stated that the agreement is a strategic framework that will strengthen cooperation between the Service and BATN in addressing illegal cross-border trade and ensuring greater compliance across the tobacco value chain.
“We feel delighted that we have been able to sign this instrument, which will provide an effective framework to deepen collaboration between our two organisations,” Adeniyi stated.
He noted that beyond addressing illicit trade, the collaboration sends a strong message
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