Ogun State's border with the Republic of Benin has made it a key corridor for both legitimate trade and smuggling. The Ogun 1 command of the Nigeria Customs Service, led by Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, is working to combat illicit trade while protecting local industries and facilitating non-oil exports. The effort is described as a contest over Nigeria's economic future, pitting illicit trade that drains jobs and threatens security against legitimate commerce that can generate revenue and employment.
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