The Nigeria Customs Service and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark bilateral agreement on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters.
The agreement, signed on June 26, 2025, at the World Customs Organisation headquarters in Brussels, aims to strengthen operational synergy between both countries in critical areas such as customs enforcement, information sharing, valuation, and coordinated border management.
Nigeria’s Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and Governor Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority signed the pact, describing it as a significant milestone in customs diplomacy.
The agreement will enable both nations to enhance border security, promote trade facilitation, and contribute to the growth and development of their economies.