The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has expressed readiness to partner with Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to deepen diaspora engagements, facilitate humanitarian interventions, and support strategic investments by Nigerians abroad. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, NiDCOM to the NCS Headquarters in Abuja on February 26, 2026.
The NCS has granted over N60 billion in customs duty concessions in 2025 to attract diaspora investment, particularly in the healthcare sector. The service has also developed guidelines to create dedicated corridors for perishable and life-saving goods at ports and airports to reduce turnaround time and enhance revenue performance.
Dabiri-Erewa highlighted challenges faced by diaspora Nigerians who import medical equipment and relief materials, calling for a structured framework to support legitimate diaspora interventions, including waivers for medical and educational equipment. The NCS assured that similar considerations would apply to genuine humanitarian and medical outreach materials, subject to due process and proper documentation.
The meeting marked a significant step toward institutionalizing structured engagement between Customs and Nigeria’s diaspora community, reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to harnessing diaspora contributions for national growth and development.
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