Customs Modernization: Human Resources

The Nigerian customs administration is composed of a complex structure, with technical services at the central and decentralized levels.

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The calculations presented in the article aashow that a minimum of 1,758 agents would be required to ensure the optimal functioning of the administration. However, the current staffing levels are significantly lower than this figure.

The article highlights a critical deficit in human resources within Niger's customs administration. This lack of personnel seriously compromises the administration's capacity to fulfill its essential missions, notably border security, trade facilitation, customs revenue collection, and the implementation of the State's economic policies.

The author of the article advocates for a massive recruitment of new customs agents. Specifically, he suggests abandoning competitive examinations in favor of direct recruitment of graduates to accelerate the process and mobilize the necessary human resources more rapidly.

Customs specialist, Mr. Abdoul-Kader Idrissa Daouda, underscores the urgency of action to strengthen the capabilities of the Nigerian customs administration. He provides a solid basis for an in-depth reflection on the challenges related to human resources management in this sector.

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