The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday disclosed it raked in a revenue figure of N1, 610,906,781,421.82 at the end of the third quarter of 2024.
The figure, it said, surpassed its revenue of N1.17 trillion collected for the 2023 financial year, noting that it represents the new vision of the command under Comptroller Babatunde Olomu efforts to improve the revenue of the command.
Speaking, Comptroller Olomu attributed the milestone to the command’s commitment to diligence, integrity, and stakeholder engagement.
He put the monthly revenue collections of N201.8 billion for July and N193.9 billion in September 2024 affirming that it indicates the figures could be replicated in the final quarter of the year.
The Comptroller commended the various trade facilitation initiatives implemented by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi such as the advance ruling system, time release studies, and the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program, which have contributed significantly to the nation’s economic growth.
He said “Our success in revenue collection is supported by strict cargo monitoring, continuous profiling of port users, and regular in-house training for our officers. This vigilance has led to an almost zero level of smuggling in the area.”
Comptroller Olomu urged port users to take advantage of the command’s dispute resolution team to address any uncertainties, reaffirming the command’s readiness to assist licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, importers, and other stakeholders.
He expressed gratitude to sister government agencies for their cooperation, which has facilitated intelligence sharing and joint examinations, further enhancing compliance and curbing smuggling activities.
“Our trade facilitation and anti-smuggling operations are conducted side by side, leveraging non-intrusive technology for cargo scanning and, when necessary, physical examination,” he told journalists.