By Ajibola Adedoye
Comptroller Micheal Toyin Awe, the Customs Area Controller of Murtala Muhammed Area Command, the Nigeria Customs Service has announced the sum of One hundred and Eighty Billion, Seven Hundred and Fifty Million, Seven Hundred and Eighty-Six Thousand, Eight Hundred and Forty-Four Naira, Thirty-Six Kobo Only (N180,750,786,844.36K) being the total revenue generated in 2024 as against Ninety Billion, Four Hundred and Twenty-Six Million, One Hundred and Eighty-Five Thousand, Four Hundred and Forty-Seven Naira, One Kobo only. (N90,426,185,447.01K) that was generated in 2023.
Making this known on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Comptroller MT Awe while giving the scorecard for the year ended 2024 disclosed that “this shows an increase of Ninety Billion, Three Hundred and Twenty-Four Million, Six Hundred and One Thousand, Three Hundred and Ninety-Seven Naira, Thirty-Five Kobo Only (N90,324,601,397.35), representing 99.89% increase.
“The revenue target for the year 2024 was One Hundred and Seventy Nine Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirty Nine Million, Two Hundred and Forty-One Thousand, Five Hundred and Twenty Six Naira, Thirty-Six Kobo only (N179,739,241,526.36) while the Command generated a total revenue of One hundred and Eighty Billion, Seven Hundred and Fifty Million, Seven Hundred and Eighty-Six Thousand, Eight Hundred and Forty-Four Naira, Thirty-Six Kobo Only (N180,750,786,844.36K) which shows an increase of One Billion, Eleven Million, Five Hundred and Forty-Five Thousand, Two Hundred and Twenty-Two Naira Only (N1,011,545,282.00) representing 0.56% increase for the entire year”.
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According to him, “This feat demonstrates MMAC’s commitment to excellence and our constant dedication to enforcing government fiscal policies.
In the are anti-smuggling activities, the CAC mentioned that in the relentless pursuit of safeguarding the nation and protecting its citizens against illicit trade, the Command made significant seizures with a cumulative Duty-Paid Value (DPV) of Ten Billion, Five Hundred and Eleven Million, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Nine Naira Only (N10,511,889,799). Among the items seized are: “21 packages of 225mg Tramadol Hydrochloride, 50 round 9mm Live Ammunition, 54 packages of Military Hardware, 46 packages of Dried Sea Cucumber and 3 packages of Dried Donkey Male Genitals”.
Other seizures includes: “55 pieces of Jojef Tomahawk Semi-Automatic Rifle, 50 packages of Dried Canadian Cannabis, 225 pieces of Drones, 250 pieces of turtles, 1 package of pangolin skin, 1 package of porcupine, thorns and mineral stones”.
“These seizures are a testament to the Command’s keen commitment to enforcing Customs laws and regulations” the CAC stressed.
Comptroller MT Awe further mentioned that the Command maintained an open-door policy by engaging with stakeholders, sister agencies, and the media to resolve issues of common interest saying “This synergy has been instrumental in our success, and we appreciate the support and cooperation we have received from our stakeholders”.
He however assured that moving forward, the Command will continue to innovate, strategize and block loopholes to ensure the revenue targets are met as well as remaining committed to facilitating trade while enforcing Customs laws, regulations and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
The CAC also expressed his sincere gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for their support and encouragement. He also commended the hard work and dedication of the officers who have made these achievements possible.
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