Lagos: The Murtala Muhammed Area Command (MMA) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday revealed that the command achieved a milestone of N180.7 billion in revenue generation in 2024.
Comptroller Micheal Awe, Customs Area Controller, MMA, released the scorecard while briefing newsmen in Lagos.
He said the report showcased a comprehensive overview of the command’s performance.
(Comptroller Michael Awe, Customs Area Controller, Muritala Muhammad Area Custom Command)
He added that it also presented its commitment to enforcing the laws and regulations of the service.
Awe said the command facilitated trade and upheld the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
He said that the command surpassed the N179. 73 billion naira revenue target for 2024 by over one billion naira.
He revealed that the command in its relentless pursuit of safeguarding the nation and protecting its citizens against illicit trade, made significant seizures.
Awe listed the items seized to include 21 packages of 225mg tramadol hydrochloride, 50 round 9mm live ammunition, 54 of military hardware and 46 packages of dried sea cucumbers.
“Others are three packages of dried donkey male genitals, 55 pieces of jojel tomahawk semi-automatic rifle, 50 packages of dried Canadian cannabis.
“Also seized are 225 pieces of drones,
250 pieces of turtles, 1 package of pangolin skin, 1package of porcupine, thorns and mineral stones.
“These seized items have a cumulative Duty-Paid Value (DPV) of N10.51 billion and are a testament to the command’s keen commitment to enforcing customs laws and regulations,” he said.
The comptroller stated that the command maintained an open-door policy, engaging with stakeholders, sister agencies, and the media to resolve issues of common interest.
Awe stated that moving forward, the command would continue to innovate, strategise and block loopholes to meet revenue targets.
He restated his commitment in facilitating trade and enforcing Customs’ laws and regulations, while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
