The Ogun 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated the sum N30,408,276.00 Million between 1st to 31st of October, 2023, When compared with the amount of N5,487,076.00 collected in the corresponding period of year 2022, there is a significant increase of N24,921,200.00, which is over 400% increment.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command, Deputy Comptroller Ahmadu Shuaibu, revealed this while briefing newsmen at the commands headquarters in Idiroko on Wednesday.
He revealed that through the unwavering commitment to contributing to economic development and national security of the nation by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) through the mandate of revenue generation, suppression of smuggling and trade facilitation, the Command generated the revenue through baggage assessment and auction sales of seized petroleum products.
In the resolve of the command to remain resolute in anti-smuggling fight, the Command within the same period under review also recorded a total seizure of 122 items comprising 901 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, commonly known as Marijuana or Indian hemp; 500 pieces of foreign-used Pneumatic Tyres, more commonly known as Tokunbo tyres; 23 units of vehicles used as means of conveying prohibited goods and 5 foreign used vehicles commonly known as Tokunbo; and 4,684 bags of foreign parboiled rice in 50kg each, which is an equivalence of 8 trailers load, among others. The the Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seizures recorded by the Command amount to N398,470,687.00.
The CAC noted that the persistent seizure of Cannabis Sativa, Foreign used Pneumatic tyres and other dangerous goods, is a testimony of the Command’s relentless efforts and resilience in preventing the youths from harmful substances which could either truncate or render their lives useless. “It is also a proof of our concern in safeguarding our motorists from road mishap which could terminate their lives or subject them to permanent disability. We are determined to making our society a safe place to live with peace of mind and an enabling environment for our businesses to thrive” DC Shuaibu stated.
The success story of the command, according to the Controller is attributed to the enabling working atmosphere created by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR dsm fnipr psc+ and his management team. He pointed that the command recently took delivery of 8 Toyota Land Cruiser trucks, provided by the CGC to enhance our anti-smuggling operations. “Other factors responsible for our achievements was the strategic deployment of our gallant Officers and Men, deployment of intelligence and collaborative efforts of the sister agencies, and other critical stakeholders”.
In a bid to improve on the existing synergy and collaboration with critical stakeholders in Ogun State, the command said, “upon resumption of office, we embarked on a familiarization tour of traditional Institutions and security agencies. We were warmly received in all the places visited and secured their reassurances of continuous support and good working relationship. We visited the palaces of Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, the Olota and Paramount Ruler of Aworiland and Oniko of Ikolaje Kingdom, Idiroko. We equally visited the State Commands/Unit of the Nigerian Police (NPF), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Department of Security Service, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy School of Music (NNSM) and 192 Battalion Rear of the Nigerian Army”.
While maintaining that the economic well-being and security of the nation is a serious business that should not be compromised the Command boss reassured the general public of the command’s unwavering dedication to discharging her statutory responsibility with due diligence and utmost sense of patriotism, stating, “We operate an open-door policy to accommodate the support of patriotic Nigerians through sharing of useful information and other forms of information that may require our attention on legitimate trade or our activities generally. Let me use this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to stemming the tides of smuggling in Ogun State and warn recalcitrant smugglers or would be smugglers to steer clear of smuggling activities or face the consequences. Failure to heed these warnings await them gross financial loss and full wrath of the law”. He warned.
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