On Tuesday morning, The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, officially launched the National Single Window (NSW) Project Kickoff Workshop in Abuja.
In his opening address, the Honourable Minister underscored the transformative potential of the NSW in enhancing Nigeria’s trade facilitation and driving economic growth. He emphasized that this initiative is a key pillar in the federal government’s strategy to improve trade and customs processes, reduce bottlenecks, and increase transparency within the nation’s trade environment.
To ensure the effective implementation and financial management of the project, the Federal Inland Revenue Service led by its Executive Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority have been designated as the project’s implementing agencies. The project Secretariat will be housed within the FIRS, providing a central hub for coordination and oversight.
Other key stakeholders from various government agencies, including the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Agency are actively participating in the workshop. Their collaboration is crucial to ensuring the successful implementation of the NSW, which is a critical component of President Tinubu’s broader economic reforms.
The three-day workshop will conclude on Thursday with a detailed action plan, outlining the next steps for the project and the timelines for its full implementation.