The purpose of this visit is to discuss the export activities of crude oil.
Indeed, the Director of Facilitation, Partnership, Economic and Personal Regimes and Head of Mission Colonel Abdoulaye Alidou Maïga thanked the Director General of Customs of Benin for the « promptness of the customs administration in the organization of this mission following the request made by Niger».
According to the head of the Niger customs delegation, Abdoulaye Alidou Maïga, this visit is an initiative of the Niger Customs which aims to strengthen cooperation between the two administrations with regard to improving collaboration for a fluid exchange between Benin and Niger. « In a few days, Niger will begin the process of exporting its crude oil. This phase is of high strategic importance for both Niger and Benin, which is the country of export departure. This requires the development of strategies for each of the two States to achieve the objectives.»said the head of delegation.
During the five days of prospecting visit to Benin, the delegation will hold discussions with the customs authorities of Benin. The delegation will also visit the Sèmè-Kraké terminal station.