In an open letter addressed to the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commmandwr-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National President of the National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents, NCMDLCA, Mr. Lucky AMIWERO has claimed that the much-talked-about National Single Window, NSW that the country wants to apply is a duplication of two different laws in pursuance of one trade mission.<\/p>\n
In the petition the maritime expert (Mr Lucky Amiwero), has highlighted critical issues threatening Nigeria’s trade ecosystem.<\/p>\n
According to Amiwero, “we are here by bring to the notice of the Federal Government of the duplication of Single Window application in both the Nigeria Customs Service Act 35 of 2023 and the Tax Administration Act 5 of 2025.”<\/p>\n
This redundancy, the trade policy expert warned, would create obstacles in clearing goods from Nigerian ports, contravening the International Convention on Agreement on Trade Facilitation (TFA).<\/p>\n
Mr Amiwero, according to his petition, says he has an intimidating and impressive credentials having served in over 65 Poo presidential committees as a veteran and one of those committees, including the Presidential Task Force on Customs Reform. <\/p>\n
The NCMDLCA boss equally maintained that such duplication must be addressed to ensure Nigeria’s compliance with international trade agreements and to facilitate smooth trade processes.<\/p>\n
In his letter dated March 20, 2026, the NCMDLCA national president says he couldn’t help but notice some of these flaws. He acknowledged that “the single window enables traders to submit documentation and data requirements for importation, exportation, or transit goods through a single entry point, to the participating authorities or agencies after the examination by the participating authorities of the documentation and\/or data, the results shall be notified to the application through the single window in a timely manner.”<\/p>\n
Amiwero further argued that the single window portal, contravenes the International Convention on Agreement on Trade Facilitation (TFA), which established the single window under Articles 4-(1)-(5) and also domesticated under section 4- (d) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, which clearly states that, Promote Trade Facilitation and in line with international convention and agreement as it relates to Customs administration.”<\/p>\n
In his petition, he reminded Nigerians that his message was loud and clear and that, it was not about personal interest, but about Nigeria’s trade future which he says hung in the balance.<\/p>\n
He urged the President that decisive action was needed, he as well summoned his advisors, to be ready to tackle the duplication and pave the way for a more efficient trade ecosystem. <\/p>\n
While highlighting the major implications of inaction to including delayed cargo clearances, increased costs, and a dent in Nigeria’s global trade reputation.<\/p>\n
He called on those in the corridors of power, as well as maritime stakeholders from both the Nigeria Customs Service, the Federal Ministry of Finance, and trade experts to look inwardly and chart a course forward. <\/p>\n
Amiwero said doing so would help to harmonize the conflicting laws and ensure Nigeria’s trade processes were streamlined, efficient, and compliant with international standards.<\/p>\n
He urged that the President’s resolve must be to have a clear mandate about Nigerian trade policies and it must go hand-in-hand with removing all obstacles, boosting trade, and propelling Nigeria towards a brighter economic future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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