The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, said it achieved a milestone by collecting N17,903,312,518.80 in a single day, setting a new record since its establishment.
This feat was announced by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, during a press briefing held on Wednesday, 19 June 2024, at the Command.
A statement on Thursday via Customs X account noted that Comptroller Olomu, who took office just a month ago, attributed this achievement to the intensified efforts of Customs officers in curbing revenue loopholes, especially in the face of dwindling cargo throughput, which has reportedly dropped by more than 50 per cent.
“This feat is the beginning of many revenue collection, trade facilitation and anti-smuggling exploits to be achieved while discharging our statutory responsibilities,” Olomu was quoted as saying
He expressed confidence in the command’s ability to maintain and exceed its mandate, praising the dedication of the officers and staff.
The CAC also revealed that the Command recently intercepted two containers of used clothing and Crusader soap.
Notably, the statement revealed that the revenue generation coincides with the one-year anniversary of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, in office.
Comptroller Olomu used the opportunity to urge all port users to adhere strictly to lawful operational guidelines.
“He urged all port users to adhere strictly to lawful operational guidelines, emphasising the importance of compliance with import and export regulations, timely duty payments, and active participation in national interests,” the statement stressed.(Punch)
