Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, says it generated a total revenue of N275.8 million within the state in 2024.
The Comptroller of the command, Mr Mohammed Shuaibu, disclosed this during a news conference on Tuesday in Idiroko, Ogun.
Shuaibu said that the ‘huge revenue generation’ was made possible through the diligent efforts of the command’s officers and cooperation of traders.
He also said that the command was able to achieve the milestone through intelligence-driven operations and dedication of the officers.
“The revenue was actualised through the collection from baggage assessment, proceeds from auction sales of premium motor spirit (PMS) and vehicles,” he said.
Shuaibu listed the items seized to include: 16,712 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 139,881 litres of PMS, 940 rounds of live ammunition, 71 sacks of cannabis sativa and 3,253 parcels of same substance.
Others were: 586 bales of used clothes, 86 vehicles used for conveyance, 18 foreign used vehicles, 2,150 pieces of used pneumatic tyres, 760 pieces of donkey skins, 3,766 cartons of frozen poultry products and 85 bags of imported flour.
“These achievements are a testament to our efforts at combating smuggling activities, protecting the economy and safeguarding the well-being of the society,” he said.
Shuaibu commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, for his continuous support and for creating an enabling environment for the command to thrive.
He also lauded the officers and men of the command for their resilience, professionalism and dedication to duty, saying that these were instrumental to achieving the milestones. (NAN)
