The Director of the National Single Window (NSW) Project, Tola Fakolade, has told freight forwarders that the system would not grant access to unqualified individuals or foreign players.

Fakolade clarified that the NSW has regulatory controls in place, ensuring that access is restricted to certified professionals and local operators approved by relevant associations.

“The Asians or anyone else will not have access unless they are certified and registered on the system. There is regulatory control, and qualification is required before one can participate. Not everyone can enter an operating theatre. You have to be qualified,” he stated.

Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum with members of the National Association of Government-Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) in Lagos, Fakolade said many freight forwarders struggle with documentation errors, which often lead to costly delays for importers.

According to him, the NSW is designed to streamline processes and minimise such mistakes, ultimately improving efficiency and boosting businesses for professionals who understand the system.

https://guardian.ng/business-services/business/nsw-restricted-to-certified-local-professionals-fakolade-insists/