The Nigeria Customs Service has begun the implementation of the Authorised Economic Operators benefits programme for the first set of approved operators.
The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, stated that upon the completion of the pilot phase, participants would be awarded certificates to formally recognise their status as Authorised Economic Operators.
The service stated that the initiative which took effect on the 2nd of September, 2024, introduced new standards in line with global best practices, aiming to improve the global trading community.
As part of the programme, consignments belonging to the selected operators would receive preferential treatment, including AEO branding.