European Union unveils groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing law enforcement and trade facilitation at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja.

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a bid to tackle the rampant issue of illicit trafficking and smuggling across borders, the European Union (EU) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing law enforcement and trade facilitation at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja.

The project, titled; ‘Getaway Corridor,’ according to EU representatives Louis Jacques Blondiau and Thierry Thimon, is set to cover ten countries, including Nigeria, with the goal of curbing illicit activities on the borders,  and suppressing smuggling operations.

Speaking at the occasion, the leader of the group, Louis Jacques Blondiau emphasised that the Getaway Corridor project entails the development of a road infrastructure network designed to serve as a gateway for combating anti-smuggling activities while promoting trade facilitation.