Comptroller Gambo Strengthens Partnership with British American Tobacco Nigeria With A Visit

The Customs Area Controller of Oyo/Osun Area Command, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, has commended the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) for its long-standing partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its unwavering compliance with existing trade regulations.

According to a press statement issued by the Command's Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC I) Abdulmalik Akintola, Comptroller Aliyu made the commendation during a familiarisation visit to the company’s facility recently, where he and his team were received by the Director of Operations, Hasnain Ishtiaq.

Speaking during the visit, the CAC commended BATN’s operational standards and its significant contributions to the tobacco manufacturing sector in Nigeria and beyond.

He highlighted the socio-economic impact of BATN’s activities, noting that the company’s operations significantly contribute to national revenue generation, job creation and industrial development. "The company’s industrial activities have continued to promote economic growth and enhance industrial development within Oyo State and across the nation".

He further emphasised the importance of sustained cooperation between the NCS and the company to advance mutual goals.

Responding, the Director of Operations of the company, Mr Hasnain Ishtiaq expressed appreciation for the visit and commended the NCS for its role in facilitating legitimate trade and supporting local industries, assuring of BATN continued commitment to regulatory compliance and collaboration with the Service.

Comments

Eze Uchendu Applauds Compt. Olomu's Outstanding Performance In Apapa

...Berates APMT For Lack of Capacity & Technicality ...Calls FG to Set Up Committee To Access APMT Operations In Nigeria The remarkable performance of the Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Customs command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu fsi has been commended by a renowned freight forwarder, the Chairman of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarder( NAGAFF), Apapa Chapter, Fowdr. Prince Eze Uchendu. Accessing the Apapa Command under the control of Compt. Olomu, the chairman applauded the resilience and doggedness of the area controller in all areas of operation, in his words, "I think for now we have a good controller, the person of controller, Babatunde Olomu, since his inception as the CAC Apapa, I can say Apapa Command has never had it so good, so I can score the Nigeria customs high In all fields of endeavour, the controller has been a moving controller, he's not a controller that stays in office. He comes to the terminals ...

KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN (KSJI) TAKES A SWIPE AT BAD LEADERSHIPS IN NIGERIA

Maj. Gen. (Prof) Remy Uche, KSJI Supreme Subordinate President, Nigeria. As Christians all over the world marked the feast of the Passion of St. John the Baptist on August 29 commemoration of his beheading by King Herod for speaking up to the truth, the Knights of St. John International (KSJI) of the Roman Catholic Church has taken a swipe against which it described as obnoxious and draconian leaderships in many spheres of life in Nigeria. The Knights of St. John International (KSJI), a sodality organisation of men and women looked up to in the Roman Catholic Church as people of integrity, is not happy with the current situation in the country where leaders in some places are not serving expectedly. According to a press statement made by the KSJI leader in Nigeria (Supreme Subordinate President), Maj Gen. Remy Uche (Prof), and signed on his behalf, by his Chief of Staff, Sir Abuchi Anueyiagu, to mark the feast of the Passion of St. John the Baptist, the patron saint...

Breaking News: CBN Ordered To Immediately Suspend Enforcement Of Cuber-Security Levy

Hon. Tajudeen Abbass Speaker of the House of Representatives The House of Representatives has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the enforcement of the controversial cybersecurity levy. The House took this decision following a motion raised by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda on behalf of all members. The House had expressed concern that the circular issued by the CBN could be misunderstood by Nigerians, it however, noted that the directive does not align with the principles outlined in section 44(2a) of the cybercrime Act regarding the recipients responsible for paying the levy. The House urged the CBN to promptly retract its previous circular regarding the levy’s enforcement and instead publish a new circular aligned with the Act’s provisions. The cybersecurity levy was introduced by CBN through a circular to all banks on May 6, 2024, in accordance with the stipulations of the cybercrime Act.

Maritimegistplus

Search This Blog