Comptroller MS Shuaibu Pays Working Visit to Plateau Customs in Benin Republic.

By Joe Njoku,
Global Freight News.

The Ogun 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service Idiroko under the leadership of Comptroller MS Shuaibu, paid a courtesy visit to the Regional Director of Plateau Customs in Porto-Novo, Benin Republic Col. Gado Shegun Ibrahim in a follow-up to earlier visit to Customs Controller Igolo Idiroko Border and stakeholders engagement held at the command.

The visit came after a successful meeting with clearing agents, traders and stakeholders on March 4th 2025 at the Ogun 1 Command, when all parties committed to strengthening their collaboration and promote the expansion of bilateral commerce.

Both sides reiterated their dedication to lowering administrative barriers, expanding trade procedures, and improving the effectiveness of Customs clearance operations.

With emphasise on encouraging free movement of commodities in accordance with the African Continental Free Trade Agreement ( AFCFTA), the visit underscored the need to fortify economic integration between the two countries.

According to Comptroller MS Shuaibu, “I am here to further strengthen the corporation and collaboration in line with the policy thrust of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR,” he said.

“Building a closer and more robust relationship with our neighbors is something we are dedicated to do. My command’s commitment to strengthening cross-border commerce, encouraging economic growth, and raising the quality of life for our inhabitants is demonstrated in today’s visit.”

Responding, Col Ibrahim Gado confirmed that the Benin Republic’s authorities had held multiple meetings concerning the Igolo Border. At one of those meetings, criteria for resuming full scale trans-border trade via Igolo border were established, fortunately, the Igolo border satisfied the requirements and promised The Customs Area Controller of prompt results.

“The delegation decided to expedite the bottlenecks preventing cross-border commerce. We are excited to keep working together and investigate fresh chances for development and partnership,”he added.