By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command has collected N2.014 trillion in revenue as of November 19, 2024.
This feat was announced by Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, during a routine parade at the command headquarters in Apapa.
Comptroller Olomu praised officers for their dedication. He stated, “To meet this revenue target, despite economic challenges, reflects the sacrifice and commitment of our officers, men, and stakeholders.”
He stated the command’s aim to reach N2.2 trillion by year-end, citing the Comptroller-General of Customs’ (CGC) potential 10% target increase.
The command’s revenue contribution represents 40% of the NCS’s total collection of N5.07 trillion. Olomu attributed the success to the CGC’s leadership in revenue collection, trade facilitation, and enforcement.
Comptroller Olomu urged officers to maintain positive revenue and enforcement records, ensuring seizures are accompanied by arrests for effective anti-smuggling efforts.
The command will host an end-of-year gathering and award night to honour contributors to its 2024 success.