The Nigerian Customs Service in the Apapa Area Command has made a lot of money! Between January and September 2024, they collected N1.5 trillion, which is a new record for them.
This great result shows that their plans are working well and that they are very dedicated to their job.
Babatunde Olumo, who is in charge of the Customs Area, said that their success happened because they kept good records and their officers did very good work.
He was very happy with his team and said, “This is a fantastic achievement, and we must keep working this hard. We think there are more ways to make money, and we will keep trying to do even better.”
Olumo mentioned that their good performance was because they stopped money from leaking out and made sure everyone paid what they should. He said that these actions, along with encouraging their staff and giving rewards, helped them reach this big goal.
“The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) always says that keeping our team motivated is very important to reach our goals. By fixing problems and collecting as much money as possible, we see the good results today,” Olumo explained.
He also thanked the Comptroller General, Adewale Adeniyi, and his team for their help and guidance, which have been important for their good results.
Things You Should Know
Newslodge reported in August 2024 that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) made ₦277.5 billion from import taxes and N15.8 billion from excise taxes. They also made 83 seizures in different areas, taking 1,014 parcels of cannabis sativa, 23 vehicles, and other illegal items worth N975 million.
To stop people from smuggling petroleum products, the NCS started “Operation Whirlwind,” which led to catching seven PMS trucks, 466,000 litres of PMS, and 23 more vehicles, especially near the borders.
In July 2024, the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the NCS caught smuggled goods worth ₦8.1 billion. They made 70 seizures, including donkey skins, Tramadol, foreign rice, cannabis sativa, and imported vehicles. The unit also recovered N133.7 million by checking and finding underpaid items.