MMA Command Generates Over N47 Billion Within Seven Months

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigerian Customs Service has generated a total of Forty seven Billion, Two hundred and forty nine million, Seven hundred and eight five thousand, Twenty Naira forty five kobo (₦47,249,785, 020.45) between January and July 2023, representing 83.24% of of the command’s annual target.

When compared to the same period in 2022 of Forty Billion, Three hundred and thirty five Million, Six hundred and seven Thousand, Six hundred and fifty four Naira, Ninety Kobo. (₦40,335,607,654.90) a progressive difference of Six Billion, Nine hundred and fourteen Million, One hundred and seventy seven Thousand, Three Hundred and Sixty Five Naira, Fifty five Kobo (₦6,914,177,365.55k) representing 17.14% increase.”

The Command, through its Anti- Smuggling team and in synergy with other critical stakeholders also intercepted six packages of suspected dried Shark Fins with FOB Value of Two Hundred and Twenty one Million, Eight Hundred and eighty five Thousand, Seven Hundred Sixty nine Naira, Two Kobo (221,885,769.02), which were to be illegally smuggled outside the country.

Making this disclosure to journalists during a press briefing yesterday, the Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Muhammed Sanni Yusuf also said Twenty Five packages of suspected Dried Donkey Genitals with FOB value of One Billion, Ten Million, Three Hundred and Seventy Two Thousand, Seven Hundred sixty one Naira, and Ninety eight Kobo. (1,010,372,761.98) was intercepted and seized by his men, bringing it to a Total of One Billion, Two Hundred and Thirty two Million, Two Hundred and Fifty Eight Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty one Naira. (1,232,258,531) and the suspects in connection with this illegal intended Export have been arrested and investigation is ongoing.

These items seized according to the CAC was mainly because of various forms of infractions on Export guidelines and failure to comply with CITES Law on endangered species as enshrined in the Nigeria Customs Service Act.

Comptroller Yusuf appreciated officers and men of his command for their dedication to the Service; however, he urged them to always adhere strictly to the rules of engagements while carrying out their statutory duties.

The command boss further appreciated the CGC BA Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for always giving them the leverage to perform and also thanked the critical stakeholders and sister agencies for their continuous support to the command.

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