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To achieve this, activities of all the agencies operating at the ports have been consolidated into a single window.
The steering committee has co-chairmen: Tola Fakolade , head of the project secretariat and Zach Adedeji, FIRS chairman. It has representatives from Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria Customs Service , Nigeria Ports Authority , Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria , National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control , Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Standard Organisation of Nigeria, exporters, importers, shipping lines and clearing agents as members.
“Today, we say that there should be no more, ” he said, describing the NSWP as game changer that would revolutionise the way trade is conducted in the country. “Countries like Singapore, Korea, Kenya, and Saudi Arabia have already seen significant improvements in trade efficiency after implementing single-window systems.
“The implementation of the National Single Window Project will not be an overnight process, I know. It requires dedication, collaboration, and a phased approach. But I assure you, my fellow brothers and sisters, that we are fully committed to seeing this project through. Tinubu pointed out that the inauguration of the steering committee marked the beginning of “an era of unyielding commitment to prosperity, efficiency, and endless possibilities.”
To the committee members, he said: “Dismantle all block webs along your way. I will be ready to listen to conversations, your discoveries and any problem-solving areas that will make the single window a big success.
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