The Nigeria Customs Service has pledged its full support for the operations of the NAHCO Export Packaging & Processing Centre; a facility established to boost Nigeria’s commodity exports and enhance compliance with international standards.

Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, gave the assurance during an official visit to the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company headquarters and the NEPPC facility in Lagos last Thursday.

Adeniyi commended the company’s efforts in supporting Nigeria’s non-oil export drive and emphasised Customs’ commitment to facilitating initiatives that promote economic growth.

He said, “I commend what you are doing here. Whatever improves the economy, especially exports, I am fully in support of.”

The Customs boss added that he had directed the Customs Area Controller of the Cargo Terminal Command, Mr. Awe, to expedite all necessary procedures to enable the NEPPC to begin full-scale operations.

Adeniyi, accompanied by senior officials including ACG Charles Orbih (Zonal Coordinator, Zone A), Comptroller E.J. Harisson (Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command), and Comptroller M.S. Shuaibu (FOU Zone A), added that the NCS prioritises partnerships with businesses that ensure global compliance and economic value, beyond revenue generation.

In his remarks, NAHCO’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Olumuyiwa Olumekun, expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as timely encouragement for the company’s efforts to streamline agro-exports.

Olumekun noted that the NEPPC, which was commissioned in 2024, will handle perishable exports separately from regular cargo, improving efficiency at NAHCO’s export shed.

He emphasised that the facility was designed to meet international packaging and quality standards, positioning Nigerian products competitively in global markets.

Olumekun said, “The Centre reflects our commitment to helping Nigerian exporters meet compliance requirements and access global markets with properly packaged, high-quality products.”

Also present at the CG’s visit were NAHCO’s Chief Financial Officer, Adeoye Emiloju; General Manager of External Affairs, Ahmed Gulma; and Head of Cargo Services, Oluwole Olalandu.