ZAINAB JUNAID
…. processes Over N266m Worth of Export Goods
Murtala Muhammed Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has raked in an impressive revenue of Eighty Billion, Three hundred and Fifty One Million, Two Hundred and Ninety Nine Thousand and Sixty Eight Naira Only (N80,351,299,068.00) in the first half year 2024.
The revenue generated shows a progressive difference of Forty One Billion, Six Hundred and Forty Four Million, Two Hundred and Forty Six Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty One Naira, Fifty Six Kobo only (N41,644,246,851.56), indicating an increase of 107.5 percent when compared to the amount, Thirty Eight Billion, Seven Hundred and Seven Million, Fifty four Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixteen Naira, Forty Four Kobo only (N38,707,054,216.44) revenue collected for same period in 2023.
According to a statement signed by the Command’s Spokesman, SC VICTOR OGAGBOR, and made available to journalists on Tuesday, the Command under the dynamic leadership of Comptroller Michael Toyin Awe has continued to build on the achievements of the previous year both in the area of revenue generation and in anti-smuggling activities.
The Command successfully recorded export of goods with Export Value worth Two Hundred and Sixty Six Million, Six Hundred and Fifty Five Thousand, One Hundred and Thirteen Naira, Sixty Six Kobo only (N266,655,113.66K) from the country from January to June, 2024 with an FOB value of Two Hundred and Four Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety Seven Dollars, Seven Cents ($204,597.07)
Ogagbor said since the CAC’s assumption as the helmsman of the Command, he has continued to scale up strategies in line with World Customs best practices that have aided ease of doing business, trade facilitation, reduction of cargo clearance time and increase in revenue generation.
Impressed with the feat achieved, the Area Controller according to the statement, reiterated the Command’s commitment to sustain and improve upon revenue generation in the second half of 2024.
“Comptroller MT Awe sought the continuous cooperation of all stakeholders and assured them of the Command’s commitment to promoting ease of doing business and trade facilitation.
“The Controller appreciated Officers and Men of Murtala Muhammed Area Command for their dedication to the noble course of combating smuggling and implored them to always adhere strictly to the rules of engagements while discharging their statutory duties.
He concluded by appreciating the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR and his management team for always giving the Command the leverage to perform. He was also grateful to the critical stakeholders and other security agencies that show concern and collaborate with the Service for their continuous support. He finally thanked the press for being objective in their reportage,” the Statement partly read.
