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First Quarter Report: Apapa Customs Surpasses 2023 Figure by Over 100%

By Anne Ejuka


The Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) within the first quarter of 2024 has surpassed it's 2023 record in revenue generation by over hundred percent.

The command said it collected a total revenue of N489,614,095,022.15 as against the sum of  N212.5b collected within the same period of 2023.

The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command, Comptroller Babajide Jaiyeoba, who commended the officers and port stakeholders for their cooperation towards the attainment of the laudable feat and called for sustained compliance by government and private sector stakeholders.

The Controller in a press release signed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, CSC Abubakar Usman reminded officers and stakeholders that the Apapa Command of the NCS is playing a critical role towards the realisation of the N5.7tr annual target of the NCS in 2024 and as such all hands should be on deck to achieve it.

According to him, the almost N2trillion revenue target expected from the command in 2024 is attainable through diligently abiding by the service books of instructions like the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCSA) 2023, government import/export prohibition lists, Common External Tariff and Federal Government approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

While thanking the officers for their punctuality, diligence, and non compromise in the discharge of their responsibilities, Jaiyeoba reminded them of the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR and Customs Management confidence vested in them.

The CAC reminded them that the present customs management has created room for multiple benefits for those who operate in compliance with the rules. He stated that the recently launched Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) is one of such benefits.

He described the command's first quarter collection as a bold step towards the realisation of the target and reminded all port users about the importance of compliance, which, according to him, comes with multiple benefits.

Jaiyeoba said, "I want to urge all stakeholders in Apapa Port to keep supporting us in achieving an efficient system where everyone plays by the rules to achieve smoother, seamless, and faster import/export cargo clearance

"Making honest declaration puts the declarant at a vantage position to have a credible reputation and enjoy the benefits that come with earned integrity such as fast track and possible migration to the (AEO).

"Such attitude of compliance saves time and money as examination officers would find the cargo less cumbersome to process and other units of the service including sister government organisations would not need to flag such cargo for seizure or arrest of the importers/exporters. The cargo gets cleared on time, and payments for penalties after demand notices are not necessary as no DN is issued on compliant import/export.

" I will continue my weekly engagement of stakeholders at various levels to sustain the tempo of our achievements and consolidate on the gains from regular enlightenment of every member of the port community.
"As we step into the second quarter to end the first half of 2024, I am convinced we will do better in revenue collection, facilitate more trade through our port and prevent smuggling under any guise" the CAC said

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