The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has concluded plans to hold a conference on Single Window feasibility study findings where the national single window roadmap, implementation plan and key recommendations will be analysed.

The conference will occur in Lagos from 11 to 12 December, 2012, during which organisational, financial and cost benefit analysis for the proposed single window solution will also be analysed. The conference will address issues in areas such as business process, data harmonisation, ICT readiness of stakeholders, legislation, stakeholder relations and change management.

Feedback from all stakeholders is also expected to be collected and validated at the forum for the conclusion of the feasibility study. Furthermore, the conference is designed for policy makers, government officials, business managers, analysts, service providers, representatives of international agencies working in the field of trade facilitation, members of the academia as well as experts in trade and e-business. Source: Leadership (Abuja)