Nigeria

10.3 - Use of international standards

Articles 10.3.110.3.2
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Indicative date of implementation 22 February 2020
Definitive date of implementation 22 December 2025
Deadline for extension request, if required 24 August 2025
Assistance required for implementation • Provision of IT infrastructure.
• Training and enlightenment of Customs officers on the use of WCO instruments and tools for uniform implementation of the TFA amongst Customs Administration.
• Support to attend Standard setting meetings.
• Manpower development and training of officers on Freight negotiation, Cost reduction methodology, tariff benchmarking and setting of standards, Transport and logistics, and on confirmation of freight rates.
• Specialised and advanced training on forensic examination and investigation at the interdiction ports to enhance operations quick clearance.
• Training on existing international standards and related legal instruments (such as ECOWAS, WCO and ISO standards).
• Support on implementation of regional standard would be useful if based on broader international/global standards.
• Analysis useful for the implementation of international standards.
• Assistance to develop a coherent and consistent national policy in adopting and implementing international standards.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework, Infrastructure and equipment, Diagnostic and Needs Assessment, Human resources and training

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