Customs Commissions Tsamiya Dry Port Office to Boost Regional Trade in Kano

Customs Commissions Tsamiya Dry Port Office to Boost Regional Trade in Kano

The Nigeria Customs Service on 29 August 2024 inaugurates the Kano Trade Office under the Tsamiya Dry Port Initiatives at Magaji Rumfa in Nassarawa GRA, Kano State

In a press statement signed by Public Relations Officer, Kano/Jigawa Customs Area Command Superintendent of Customs, Saidu Nuruddeen stated that it is a significant move aimed at enhancing regional trade and fostering economic development between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin.

Speaking on the occasion, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, represented by the Zonal Coordinator Zone B of Nigeria Customs Service, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Sambo Dangaladima, emphasised that the establishment of the Kano Trade Office further solidifies Kano’s status as a major commercial hub in Nigeria. He noted the importance of streamlining business processes in the region to unlock its economic potential and improve trade logistics, positioning Nigeria as a key trade hub in West Africa.

“This initiative aims to unlock the economic potential of the area, improve trade logistics, and cement Nigeria’s role as a key trade hub in West Africa,” said ACG Dangaladima.

He further noted that this development follows a significant inter-ministerial meeting in May 2024 between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, which focused on fast-tracking the operationalization of the Segbama-Tsamiya border post. The meeting, according to him, was attended by key stakeholders from both countries, including Alhaji Isa Salihu, which has been crucial in driving the success of this initiative.

ACG Dangaladima noted that under the leadership of CGC Adewale Adeniyi, the Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to implementing policies that promote economic growth in line with President Bola Tinubu’s agenda.

ACG Dangaladima was joined at the event by several high-ranking officials, including the Customs Area Controller of Kano/Jigawa Command, Comptroller Ibrahim Chana; Comptroller of Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone B, Ahmadu Shuaibu; Comptroller of Kaduna Area Command, Ahmed Abe; and Comptroller of Katsina Area Command, Idris Abba-Aji.