Nigeria Customs command in Seme border says it recorded about 100% increase in the volume of trade in the first five months of 2024.
The Seme Border Customs Comptroller, Timi Bomodi said the significant increase was as a result of improved trade facilitation in export and import of goods in the area.
Bomodi added that the customs command Seme border also recorded a considerable increase of 272% from import recorded in the last five month of 2024 when compared with 2023.
He said on trade facilitation, the service recognised that Lagos-Abidjan corridor was strategically located and considered as the most viable trade corridor in the entire Africa.
The customs comptroller called for telecommunication infrastructure and rail lines to improve legitimate trade along the Lagos-Abijan corridor.
He further stated that the Seme command had been attracting more users due to customs enhancement on trade facilitation as well as partnership with their counterparts in Benin Republic on harmonising customs procedures.
Finally, Bomodi advised intending exporters and importers to be guided on export and import procedures, customs requirements and follow due process to avoid goods being seized.