By Tunde Ojudun<\/p>\n
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has sounded a warning ahead of the implementation of Nigeria\u2019s National Single Window (NSW) trade facilitation platform. <\/p>\n
In a statement issued by Dr. Increase Uche, Chairman of NAGAFF\u2019s Trade War Committee, the group expressed concern that the project risks duplication, institutional resistance, and weak integration of regulatory agencies if not properly harmonized. <\/p>\n
The statement highlighted key concerns to be duplication of platforms. It noted that Nigeria Customs Service is expanding its B\u2019Odogwu Customs Clearance System while also developing a separate licensing web application. NAGAFF warned that this could force traders to use multiple systems, leading to repeated submissions and inconsistent data.
\nIt also raised the issue of institutional resistance. The Trade War Committee fears that Customs may not fully integrate into the NSW, reducing it to \u201cjust another portal\u201d rather than a central hub for trade documentation.
\nIt raised the issue of weak integration of CRFFN:l. According to the committee, the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) is reportedly not fully embedded in the NSW. Practitioners are not routed for regulatory verification, and the Practitioners\u2019 Operating Fee (POF) is not automatically billed through the portal. <\/p>\n
Dr. Uche emphasized that the NSW must unify processes across agencies to succeed. He urged Customs, as the lead government agency, to educate freight forwarders, while CRFFN should intensify training and regulatory oversight. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe relevance of Single Window, PAAR, and B\u2019Odogwu are merely tools for trade facilitation. What we are saying here is that all parties must live with an open mind to ensure the new order succeeds,\u201d he stated. <\/p>\n
NAGAFF framed the issue as one of national importance, aligning with President Bola Tinubu\u2019s agenda for renewed hope and economic transformation. The committee pledged to issue further statements as the rollout progresses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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