Colleagues,

I extend my warmest wishes and gratitude to you for your hard work on this day of International Customs Day.

2022 has been a difficult year, but we have managed to get away with it and exceed the objectives set for us.
The year 2023 will be another demanding year in the context of the implementation of customs reforms and the achievement of the estimated 603 billion.

On a daily basis, with the support of the Government, my Deputy and I are working hard to improve living and working conditions and to meet the needs of modern customs and face future challenges, including focusing on how we can contribute sustainably to the mobilization of budgetary resources through our strategic plan.
For this and many others, the year 2023 is dedicated to the future of customs with the theme « Feeding the next generation: promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and professional pride in customs ».
The events marking this day for customs administrations will be postponed this year due to the recruitment of new customs officials to strengthen the capacity of Beninese customs. The chosen date will be communicated to you later.

Happy International Customs Day.
Happy party to everyone

Cotonou, 26 January 2023

Alain HINKATI
Director General of Customs