Customs generates N2 trillion revenue in 11 months at Apapa Port

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS said, it has generated the sum of N2.01 trillion in eleven months at the Apapa Port Command.

The Command said, as at 19th November, 2024, it has contributed 40 percent of the total N5.07 trillion revenue target of the service for the year.

This was disclosed by the Customs Area Controller, CAC, Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, on Thursday in his address to officers and men of the service on a parade, noting that the achievement underscores the high expectations and responsibility on the command.

In a statement made available by Customs Public Relations Officer, Apapa Port Command, Usman Abubakar, said that the command aims to achieve N2.2 trillion targets for this year by the end of the month ahead of December.

Olomu said the command was drawing inspiration from the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, who announced the total collection of N5.07 trillion by the service adding that the command plays a critical role in the overall performance of the service nationwide.

He advised the officers to align with the examples set by the Adeniyi in revenue collection, trade facilitation, uncompromising enforcement and sustained stakeholder engagement in the service and national interest.

He further advised the officers to keep the trajectory of good revenue and enforcement records sustained and ensure that seizures made from smugglers should be backed with suspects for prosecution.

He added that arresting smugglers with their wares would cause greater impact in the fight against smuggling.
Speaking on reward for officers, Olomu announced plans by the command to reward deserving officers and stakeholders that have contributed to it success in 2024 during an award night in the pipeline.

To this end, he gave plaques of award to some units and individuals for excellent discharge of their functions.

The Compliance Unit was honoured for the recovery of over N2 billion in the last three months. Efforts of the Revenue Recovery Unit that also prevented the loss of N3 billion within the last three months was also recognised.

Assistant Comptroller M. Samad received award for due diligence and regular detection of under valuation, the Controller also honoured Inspector of Customs, Adamu Bashir as best dressed and punctual officer.