Customs Commits To Supporting Hibiscus Export In Jigawa State
By Obiabin Onukwugha
The Nigeria Customs, has pledged commitment to support the Jigawa State Government in boosting the production and exportation of Hibiscus flowers in the state.
The Jigawa Customs Area Controller, Dauda Ibrahim Chana, pledged the support during the official commissioning of the COMTTRA JIGAWA Hibiscus processing company at the Magatari Border Free Zone in Jigawa state, recently.
He said the support is in line with the vision of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, to promote exports, maintain trade balance, and safeguard national revenue and security for the country.
He commended the Jigawa state government, while noting the significance of the hibiscus plant in fostering value addition, encouraging exports, and generating employment opportunities.
“As a service, I wish to reiterate our commitment to support this laudable initiative and at the same time pledge our maximum co-operation for the effective take-off of this wonderful programme,” he said.