Lauretta U. is an Assistant Comptroller at the Nigeria Customs Service with over 13 years of experience in trade facilitation, customs operations, and regulatory policy. A specialist in tariff classification, Rules of Origin, and WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation, she has led key initiatives including Advance Rulings and Authorised Economic Operator programs. A World Customs Organization Fellow and active contributor to AfCFTA trade frameworks, she is recognized for driving efficiency, capacity building, and policy development in Nigeria’s customs and trade ecosystem.