ZAINAB JUNAID
Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a remarkable revenue collection of N102,503,573,383.31 for the year 2024. This achievement represents a 94% increase compared to the previous year’s record.
According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Saidu Nuruddeen, the success can be attributed to the command’s strategic approach to revenue collection, which includes innovative policies, robust enforcement mechanisms, and effective utilization of technology.
The command also recorded significant seizures worth N235,290,320 Duty Paid Value. The seizures include over 136x50kg bags of foreign parboiled rice, 238 cartons of spaghetti, macaroni, and couscous, 534 cartons of foreign non-dairy creamer milk, 210 kg of kola nuts and about 552 bales of second hand clothing.
Other notable seizures are: 191 blocks of compressed blue cannabis, 74,870 tablets of tramadol hydrochloride, and 280 blocks of Indian hemp (handed over to NDLEA).
“5,066 Cartons of foreign GIV Soap and 58 pieces of used tires; a total of 1,290 packs of expired/fake pharmaceutical products; 1 sack of 750 pieces of Otrivin bottle of 15ml each was seized and handed over to NAFDAC.
“The Command also intercepted 4,410kg of Pangolin scales and arrested one suspect in Mubi, Adamawa State, in a joint operation with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The combined total stands at 4,410 kg of Pangolin scales arrested,” the statement read.
Speaking on the achievements, the command’s Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Dauda Ibrahim Chana, expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for their unwavering support.
He also acknowledged the contributions of sister security agencies and critical stakeholders in achieving the command’s impressive results.
As the command looks to the future, it remains committed to building on its successes and addressing the challenges that lie ahead. With its strategic approach to revenue collection, robust enforcement mechanisms, and collaborative relationships with stakeholders, the Kano/Jigawa Area Command is well-positioned to continue making significant contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth and development,” Comptroller Chana Concluded.
