MMAC RECORDS IMPRESSIVE REVENUE COLLECTION IN SIX MONTHS...GENERATES OVER N80.3B

The Murtala Muhammed Area Command between January to June, 2024 has collected a total revenue of Eighty Billion, Three hundred and Fifty One Million, Two Hundred and Ninety Nine Thousand and Sixty Eight Naira Only (N80,351,299,068.00) on Customs duty and other charges.

This shows a progressive improvement of Forty One Billion, Six Hundred and Forty Four Million, Two Hundred and Forty Six Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty One Naira, Fifty Six Kobo only (N41,644,246,851.56) depicting 107.5% increase when compared with revenue collected within the same period in 2023, which stood at Thirty Eight Billion, Seven Hundred and Seven Million, Fifty four Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixteen Naira, Forty Four Kobo only (N38,707,054,216.44)

The command, under the dynamic leadership of Comptroller Michael Toyin Awe, according to a press release from the command's Public Relations Officer, Victor Ogagbor said it has continued to build on the achievements of the previous year both in the area of revenue generation and in anti-smuggling activities.

The release also stated that, "Since his assumption as the Customs Area Controller 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.

The Command also recorded export of goods with Export Value worth Two Hundred and Sixty Six Million, Six Hundred and Fifty Five Thousand, One Hundred and Thirteen Naira, Sixty Six Kobo only (N266,655,113.66K) from the country from January to June, 2024 with an FOB value of Two Hundred and Four Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety Seven Dollars, Seven Cents ($204,597.07).

The Controller who reiterated the Command's commitment to sustain and improve upon revenue generation in the second half of 2024 also sought the continuous cooperation of all stakeholders and assured them of the Command's commitment to promoting ease of doing business and trade facilitation.

The Controller 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 MFR and his management team for always giving the command the leverage to perform, the controller also expressed his gratitude to critical stakeholders and other security agencies for their concern and collaboration with the Service.

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