Mohammed Babandede, Customs Area Controller, Lilypond Export Command, stated that the creation of the Command has reduced export cargo waiting time from two weeks to two days.
During a meeting with the newly appointed Commandant of the Nigeria Customs Training School, NCTS, Ikeja, Haruna Hadison, Babandede stated that most of the obstacles faced by exporters in the past have been removed.
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He explained that the volume of export has increased, noting that Nigeria has the potential to surpass Ukraine, which generated $5 billion in exports in 2021.
He listed some of the exportable items including Cocoa, Ginger, Hibiscus, Soya Beans, Cashew nuts, some raw materials, and so on. He said government focus on export can help stabilise the nation’s economy.
According to him, “The turnaround time of a vessel that used to be maybe one week in other countries like Togo, Ghana, and Benin Republic, here, it is more than three weeks. We were able to reduce it’’.
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