Tinubu Directs Customs To Accelerate Launch Of National Single Window

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to take bold steps toward the successful launch of the National Single Window (NSW) project as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s position in global trade.

The Comptroller-General of Customs disclosed this during a stakeholder engagement with airline and shipping line operators in Abuja on March 4, 2026.
He said the presidential directive reflects the Federal Government’s determination to accelerate trade reforms and improve efficiency in cargo clearance and trade documentation processes.

According to him, the National Single Window initiative will play a critical role in simplifying trade procedures and enhancing transparency across Nigeria’s import and export system.

The Customs boss noted that airline and shipping line operators remain key partners in the implementation process, stressing that their cooperation would be essential for a seamless transition to the new digital platform.

He also assured stakeholders that adequate support structures are being established to facilitate the migration process.
“A help desk with well-trained personnel will be available to address any operational challenges that may arise during the rollout,” he said.

Earlier, at an awareness programme held on March 3, 2026, the Service rallied stakeholders and partner agencies behind the initiative, describing the National Single Window as a strategic reform aligned with Customs’ mandate of trade facilitation, revenue generation, and inter-agency coordination.

Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of ICT and Modernisation, Oluyomi Adebakin, described the project as a major milestone in the Service’s ongoing modernisation drive.

She said the NCS had been undertaking extensive preparatory work to ensure that the framework being developed reflects operational realities and supports seamless implementation.

Director of the NSW Project, Tola Fakolade, also acknowledged the pivotal role of the Service in the implementation process, noting that Customs’ institutional experience is critical to the success of the initiative.

The National Single Window project is expected to transform Nigeria’s trade environment, improve revenue collection, and strengthen the country’s competitiveness in the global trading system.