{"id":150194,"date":"2025-02-13T11:14:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T10:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ncs-advocates-for-cross-border-trade-to-foster-economic-growth"},"modified":"2025-02-16T00:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T23:09:43","slug":"ncs-advocates-for-cross-border-trade-to-foster-economic-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/ncs-advocates-for-cross-border-trade-to-foster-economic-growth","title":{"rendered":"NCS advocates for cross-border trade to foster economic growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Ogun I Area Command, Mohammed Shuaibu, on Wednesday asserted that cross-border trade has the ability to revolutionize economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>Shuaibu noted that trade not only enhances market expansion but also strengthens relationships between nations, fostering peace and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n<p>The Customs Area Controller stated this at the 4th edition of the Festival of Art for Economic Development held on Wednesday in Idiroko.<\/p>\n<p>The festival was themed \u201cCross-Border Trade: What It Is and Why It Matters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, which brought together key stakeholders from Nigeria and Benin Republic, Shuaibu emphasized the critical role of trade in fostering economic growth, cultural exchange, and regional cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement by the command\u2019s public relations officer, Hammed Oloyede, the Customs boss urged participants to use the festival as a means of advancing sustainable economic activity through trade and cultural diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201cTrade not only enhances market expansion but also strengthens relationships between nations, fostering peace and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLeverage the festival as a platform for promoting sustainable economic activities through trade and cultural diplomacy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Delivering his keynote address, Bonny Botoku, executive producer of the festival, underscored the indispensable role of customs and border management in facilitating trade while ensuring security.<\/p>\n<p>He described cross-border trade as the \u201clifeblood of regional economies, generating employment, increasing revenue, and enhancing market access for businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Botoku further commended Comptroller Shuaibu for his unwavering commitment to strengthening trade facilitation and economic development through the arts.<\/p>\n<p>The stakeholders, however, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic integration, promoting legal trade practices, and leveraging art as a tool for sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Ogun I Area Command, Mohammed Shuaibu, on Wednesday asserted that cross-border trade has the ability to revolutionize economic growth. Shuaibu noted that trade not only enhances market expansion but also strengthens relationships between nations, fostering peace and mutual understanding. 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