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has opened discussions with the Nigeria Customs Service on the sensitisation of Chinese traders to the service’s import and export laws.
This is aimed at reducing friction between officials of the NCS and the Chinese traders in Nigeria.
The request was made by the Deputy Consulate General, Li Yong, during a courtesy call on the Coordinator of Zone A, NCS, Eporwei Edike.
He said, “We would like an interactive forum between the customs and the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria to enable them to have more knowledge on the customs’ import and export laws and regulations.
“The training will improve the knowledge of Chinese traders in Nigeria of customs import and export laws and regulations.”
Yong, who described the visit as important, said it would enhance the already existing bilateral trade relation between Nigeria and China.
He said the role of the NCS could not be overstated as the country’s economy was experiencing deep adjustment and low growth.
Edike, in his response, thankedYong for the visit and appreciated his effort in seeking for the interactive session.
He said, “This will go a long way in trade facilitation and revenue generation, which is one of the customs’ mandates.
“On the issue of interactive forum, I assure you that your request will be forwarded to the Comptroller General of Customs for permission to organise the session.”
