(Business in Cameroon) – The Director General of Customs, Fongod Edwin Nuvaga, confirmed on Monday, 3 November 2025, that cross-border trade activities in some parts of the country have resumed following disruptions linked to post-election unrest. Speaking at the weekly management committee meeting of the Directorate General of Customs also revealed that October revenue targets were exceeded in several key sectors, signalling a strong recovery for the month ahead. The meeting, held in Yaounde brought together central and regional service heads both in person and via videoconference. It focused on three areas: social climate, preparations for the 2026 Finance Law, and operational performance.
The Director General noted that violent incidents after the presidential election had temporarily disrupted customs operations in certain localities, including vandalism of customs offices and checkpoints, and looting of commercial premises. These disturbances affected cross-border trade flows for a brief period. However, joint operations by national security and intelligence services over the past weekend led to arrests of the perpetrators and recovery of stolen equipmen.
As a result, import, export, and transit operations, particularly for goods bound for Chad and the Central African Republic, have now returned to normal under reinforced security measures.
Speaking on the upcoming 2026 Finance Law, Fongod Nuvaga urged Customs officers to continue refining proposals for new fiscal measures to be incorporated into the national budget. He encouraged early submission of ideas to improve efficiency and ensure timely preparation for the budget session. He added that the Directorate will continue consultations to finalise measures designed to improve trade facilitation and enhance the role of Customs in national economic growth.
It emerged from the meeting that, Customs services are functioning normally across the country. Special measures are said to have been implemented to maintain continuity during this sensitive period, in collaboration with administrative, traditional, military, and local actors. The Director General highlighted that October ended with revenue targets exceeded in key units such as the Littoral I and South-West Customs Sectors.
With November and December targets now in sight, Fongod Nuvaga called on his teams to sustain the momentum. He extended his support to all staff and partners affected by recent disturbances, reaffirming Customs’ commitment to stability, performance, and service continuity across national territory.
Mercy Fosoh
