Nigeria and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed a new trade facilitation agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, border security, capacity building, and the fight against transnational organised crime.
The agreement was reached on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Brussels between the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Director-General of Netherlands Customs, Mrs. Nanette van Schelven.
According to a statement by the NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, the partnership will enhance intelligence sharing, improve enforcement operations, strengthen capacity development, and support efforts to secure international supply chains while facilitating legitimate trade.
Adeniyi described the declaration as a major milestone in the Nigeria Customs Service’s international cooperation agenda, noting that it reflects the strong relationship built between both customs administrations over the years.
Mrs. Van Schelven said both countries face similar challenges in today’s interconnected global trading environment, stressing that closer collaboration will boost operational capabilities, promote mutual learning, improve trade efficiency, and strengthen efforts to combat transnational organised crime.
The agreement is expected to deepen bilateral trade relations while enhancing customs operations and border management between Nigeria and the Netherlands.
