Abeokuta: The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun Area Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment while boosting revenue generation across the state.
The Area Controller, Olusola Akingbade, stated this after a familiarisation tour of excise factories and Free Trade Zones located within the Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Ota, and Agbara/Igbesa industrial axis of Ogun.
This was made known in a statement on Saturday in Abeokuta by Dauda Adamu, Public Relations Officer of the command.
According to Akingbade, the visit is part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service and key stakeholders.
Addressing stakeholders during the tour, she reaffirmed her commitment to maintaining an open-door policy and encouraging active communication and constructive engagement between customs and the business community.
Akingbade said that the familiarisation tour marked a key step in sustaining stakeholders’ confidence, promoting economic growth, and strengthening relationships between customs and stakeholders within the state.
“Customs cannot operate in isolation. Our success in revenue generation and trade facilitation depends on our ability to listen, engage, and partner effectively with stakeholders.
“My office is open to your contributions and observations as we work together toward achieving our shared goals,” she said.
Akingbade pledged to address any obstacles that could hinder smooth trade facilitation.
“Our mandate is not only to collect revenue but also to facilitate trade.
“We will take every necessary step to ensure that legitimate trade in these Free Trade Zones continues to thrive within the bounds of law,” she assured.
According to the statement, Akingbade visited Nigerian Breweries Plc in Ota and Sagamu, Rite Foods Limited in Osoba, Intercontinental Distilleries, and Nigeria Distilleries.
The tour also featured a visit to the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, Flour Mill, and Celplas Free Trade Zone.
