The Managing Director of BAT Nigeria, Yarub Al-Bahrani and the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi during the signing of the MOU in Abuja recently.
Efforts to curb illicit tobacco trade and strengthen Nigeria’s business environment received a boost on Thursday as the Nigeria Customs Service and British American Tobacco Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at deepening collaboration in the fight against smuggling, enhancing regulatory compliance and protecting legitimate investments.
A statement from the partners explained that the agreement, signed at the headquarters of the NCS in Abuja, marks a milestone in the relationship between both organisations and underscores a shared commitment to safeguarding lawful trade while tackling the growing threat posed by illicit tobacco products.
Speaking during the MOU signing ceremony, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described the agreement as a strategic framework that will strengthen cooperation between the service and BATN in addressing illegal cross-border trade and ensuring greater compliance across the tobacco value chain.
“We feel delighted that we have been able to sign this instrument, which will provide an effective framework to deepen collaboration between our two organisations.
