Customs officials during a briefing
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving Nigeria’s business environment, saying ongoing reforms are removing trade bottlenecks and making it easier for compliant businesses to operate.
Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, gave the assurance during a meeting with the management of Renaissance Africa Energy Limited at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja.
Adeniyi said reforms under the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) are strengthening trade facilitation while supporting economic growth.
He dismissed claims that Customs exists to frustrate businesses, stressing that the Service is focused on facilitating legitimate trade while enforcing its statutory responsibilities.
The Customs boss urged Renaissance Africa Energy Limited to complete the requirements for the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, describing the certification as a gateway to faster cargo clearance and other trade benefits for compliant businesses.
He also congratulated the company on its successful acquisition of the onshore assets of the Shell Petroleum Development Company, describing the transition as evidence of Nigerians’ capacity to manage strategic national assets.
Earlier, Renaissance Africa Energy Limited’s Vice President, Production, Meshack Maichibi, said the company is investing across Nigeria’s upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas sectors following its takeover of operations in March 2026.
Maichibi commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its digital reforms, transparent procedures and efficient cargo processing, saying the improvements have strengthened compliance and boosted investor confidence.
He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to full regulatory compliance and expressed confidence in continued collaboration with the Service to facilitate legitimate trade and support Nigeria’s economic growth.
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