By Ajibola Adedoye
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tin Can Island Command has recorded a total revenue collection of two hundred and thirty billion, three hundred and two million, seven hundred and forty-three thousand, twenty three naira, forty seven kobo (N240,302,743,023.47) for the period of January 2024 till March 14, 2024.
Comptroller Dera Nnadi, the Customs Area Controller of the Command made this announcement on Friday, March 15, 2024 during his periodic press briefing on the efforts being put in place to upscale revenue drive while facilitating legitimate trade.
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According to the CAC “The Command collected a total of Eighty Eight Billion, Four Hundred and Thirty Million, One Hundred and Twenty-Six Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty-Two Naira, Seventy-Two Kobo (N88,430,126,122.72) in the month of January 2024, this is 7.89% higher than the value of Forty-Two Billion, Five Hundred and Thirty-Six Million,Three Hundred and Thirty-Six Thousand,Thirty-Eight Naira and Eleven kobo (N42,536,336,038.11) for the month of January 2023.
“In the month of February 2024,the Command generated One Hundred Billion, Three Hundred and Ninety-Nine Million,Three Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Seven Naira,Seventy-One Kobo (N100,399,354,887.71) this is 41.82% higher than the value collected on the same period in 2023 which is Forty -One Billion,Five Hundred and Eighteen Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred and Forty Nine Naira and Nine Kobo(N41,518,738,649.09).
“In the month of March 2023, the Command recorded the sum of Forty-Two Billion, Eight Hundred and Three Million,One Hundred and Fourteen Thousand, Five Hundred and Forty-Four Naira, Eleven Kobo
(N42,473,262,013.00) collected from 1st – 13th March 2024” he stressed.
In the area of enforcement and anti-smuggling activities, Comptroller Nnadi disclosed that the Command’s anti-smuggling drive has not relented its efforts in any way.
According to him: “Being the lead agency at the port, the Enforcement Unit has coordinated several 100% physical examination under my supervision in collaboration with critical stakeholders to ensure that the command is freed of any form of noncompliance to international trade.
“Items seized includes 12 pieces of rifles and 6 pistols, two (2) packets of 50pcs of 9mm live ammunition,totalling 100 rounds, twenty-three packets weighing 23kg of substance confirmed to be heroine, Marked white 999–Ten (10) packets of 1kg each totalling 10kg, Marked white 888– Three (3) packets of 1kg each totalling 3kg, Marked blue Saphire— Eight (8) packets of 1kg each totalling 8kg, Marked 777 Bentley— Two (2) packets of 1kg each totalling 2kg among other items.
While handing over the illicit drugs to Mohammed Aminu Abubakar, Commandant Narcotics Tin Can Island Port Command, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Comptroller Nnadi acknowledged efforts of all officers in rank and file of the Command.
He said: “The efforts of our CIU operatives, Customs Police, Enforcement Unit, amongst other units and other sister security agencies are appreciated”.
He also applauded the continuous support of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his management team.
“Every support from the Service headquarters is significant in enhancing the Command’s operational activities and contributes largely to its achievements” he stressed.
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