The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, said the initiative builds on existing cooperation between both countries.
The tournament was held under the theme “Fit to Serve, United to Lead.”
The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa area command, has intercepted a consignment of illegally traded wildlife and arrested three suspects on the Kano-Daura Road.
The president stated that upon completion, the project would provide international standard facilities.
The minister explained that Nigeria is passing through one of its toughest times.
He said the operation demonstrated the NCS’ determination to prevent Nigeria from becoming a dumping ground.
She said, “This is against the N28 billion collected in 2023, and a clear indication that the economy of the South-East is rebounding.”
“There is no doubt that the president is doing everything humanly possible to ameliorate the suffering of the masses, but a faster approach must be considered.
Port users have called on the federal government to release a comprehensive list of food items affected by the import duty suspension.
