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The conference runs through Friday under the theme: <strong>\u2018\u2019A Customs Service that protects society through its vigilance and commitment.\u2019\u2019<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting the tone for the conference on Day One, 4th May 2026, the Deputy Commissioner General 1 of the NRA, Ann Marie Baby Harding, in her \u201cWelcome Remarks\u201d, underscored the critical role of customs in safeguarding society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Customs must remain vigilant at all times; because the risks we face are evolving every day. Our commitment must be firm; our systems must be intelligent; and our officers must act with integrity. We are not only protecting revenue; we are protecting lives; livelihoods; and the future of our nation. Sierra Leone stands ready to work with partners; to strengthen compliance; and to build a customs service that truly safeguards society.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presentations from key WCO partners emphasized the evolving role of customs administrations as both revenue collectors and frontline defenders of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The high-level session, moderated by Maiga Abdoulaye, Chief of Cabinet of the Vice-Chair of WCO-WCA, guided focused and solution-driven discussions among global delegates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key highlights from today\u2019s session were engagement with the private sector representatives from the trading and logistics community, which included presentations and discussions of the Region\u2019s Institutional Framework, Terms of Reference and Objectives that established the Private Sector Representative Group (GRSP), and the election of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and First and Second Secretaries of the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deliberations also addressed illicit trade and transnational crime. There was consensus on the need for data-driven systems; coordinated international action; and continuous capacity building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As host, the NRA has been commended for convening the conference. Sierra Leone\u2019s role in global customs engagement continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more sessions scheduled, the conference is expected to deliver practical outcomes that will strengthen customs systems and protect society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freetown has today taken center stage in global customs discourse as the World Customs Organization (WCO) Conference officially commenced in Sierra Leone at the Bintumani International Conference Center, Aberdeen in Freetown. 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