SCAN urges adequate structures ahead National Single Window rollout
Lagos, March 17, 2026, In preparation to the rollout of the National Single Window (NSW) on March 27, 2026, the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) has called on the Federal Government and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that all necessary structures were put in place for Nigerians to fully benefit from the initiative.
The President of SCAN, Mr Moses Ebosele, said this in a statement made available to our correspondent in Lagos on Tuesday.
According to him, the National Single Window represents a major step toward modernising Nigeria’s trade processes, improving transparency and enhancing operational efficiency at the nation’s ports, its implementation should be carefully structured to avoid disruptions.
Ebosele said the initiative had potential to simplify documentation processes, reduce cargo clearance time, and strengthen coordination among government agencies involved in international trade.
The SCAN president said that the success of the NSC transformative platform depends on adequate preparation, strong institutional coordination and proper integration of stakeholders.
“The introduction of the National Single Window is a welcome development and a major reform capable of improving Nigeria’s trade competitiveness.
“The NSW secretariat should also ensures that all operational, technical and institutional frameworks are properly established before the official rollout.
“All the port users, freight forwarders, shipping companies, terminal operators and regulatory agencies should be adequately prepared and properly integrated into the system to prevent confusion, delays or disruptions in cargo clearance processes once the platform goes live,” he said.
Ebosele pleaded with the National Single Window Secretariat to intensify engagement with industry stakeholders assuring adequate testing, training and system integration are completed ahead of the launch date.
He noted that a reform of this magnitude requires robust infrastructure, seamless inter-agency connectivity and adequate sensitisation of stakeholders.
Ebosele said the rollout without ensuring full operational of the established components could create avoidable challenges for port users and stakeholders.
He emphasised that the maritime industry remained a critical pillar of Nigeria’s economy, adding that any reform affecting port operations should be implemented in a manner that guarantees efficiency, stability and ease of doing business.
He therefore urged the Federal Government and key agencies within the maritime and trade ecosystem to work closely with the NSW Secretariat to ensure a smooth, transparent and successful implementation of the initiative.
Ebosele called on the Federal Government to deploy more personnel, especially industry stakeholders to the NSW secretariat as part of measures in ensuring a smooth take-off of the platform on March 27.
The scan president urged the government to roll out broader and more robust stakeholder engagement, saying that the current level of consultation remains insufficient for a strategic project of such national importance.
Ebosele reasserted SCAN’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote transparency, trade facilitation and sustainable growth within Nigeria’s maritime sector and the broader economy.