By Abigail Edeigba
Harboursandport.com: Lagos - July 30, 2024: The National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, NCMDLCA, has charged the Federal Government to implement the Single Window Environment, SWE to curb corruption related problems at the nation's seaports.
The Council In a letter signed by it National President Lucky Amiwero addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noted that apart from curbing corruption related problems at the seaports; implementation of the Single Window system has many other benefits.
The Council listed some of the benefits to include provision of standardised information, single entry point, and reduced malpractice associated with import-export and transit-related regulatory requirements.
NCMDLCA also added that "the SWE will help facilitates the accelerated flow of service in Customs release and Cargo clearance, enhances the availability and handling of information, harmonise better sharing of relevant data across Government system.
"It will reduce malpractice associated with Import- Export and Transit regulated requirements, provide trade related government information and receive payment of duties and other charges."
The Council added that the provision of Section (1a) of the Customs Act provide for lead agency and one stop-shop process under the control of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
The implementation of SWE is expected to simplify the administrative process, reduce costs, and enhance the availability and handling of information, making trading easier for both government and private sector stakeholders.
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