The Murtala Muhammed Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has generated N80.35 billion revenue between January and June, 2024 representing 107.5% increase over the N38.64 billion collected in the corresponding period of 2023.
In a statement, the spokesman of the command, Victor Ogagbor said the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command, 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.
He noted that since the assumption of the CAC he has continued to bring up strategies in line with World Customs best practices that have aided the ease of doing business, trade facilitation, reduction of cargo clearance time and increase in revenue generation.
He said: “The Command from January to June, 2024 was able to collect a total of N80,351,299,068.00 on Customs duty and other charges.
“In comparison to the revenue collected same period in 2023, the revenue stood at N38.7 which clearly shows a progressive difference of N41.64 billion, depicting 107.5% increase.”
The Command also processed exports worth N266.65 million from January to June, 2024 with an FOB value of $204,597.
The Controller reiterated the Command’s commitment to sustain and improve upon revenue generation in the second half of 2024.
Comptroller 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.
He further 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.
While appreciating the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for always giving the Command the leverage to perform, Comptroller Awe thanked critical stakeholders and other security agencies for their continuous support.
