The
Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Onne, Area 11 Command said it had so far
generated N301 billion representing 90 per cent on its revenue target for the
2023 fiscal year.
The
Command’s Comptroller, Baba Imam, disclosed this yesterday in Onne, Rivers,
during an end of year recognition/award presentation to officers, consignees
and stakeholders.
The
recognition was initiated to boost morale in officers and other stakeholders
who had positively contributed to revenue growth and achievements by the
command.
The
Comptroller also said that the event became necessary to enable the command
reflect on its successes and achievements in the past months and to also
identify gaps so as to initiate mechanisms that would enhance business in 2024.
“Our
revenue target for the year is about N336 billion and as at today, we have been
able to secure N301 billion representing about 90 per cent of our target,” the
comptroller said.
On
smuggling, the comptroller noted that the command had taken steps that would
continue to serve as deterrent to offenders of import laws by ensuring that
there was conformity to import guidelines.
He
also revealed that about 39 containers made up total number of seizures
recorded within the period under review.
He
however, added that training and re-training of officers and consignees were a
major boost to the years achievements.
“Notably,
amongst the nature of imported items which contravened import guidelines were;
used clothings, tyres, Concealments of hard drugs, pistols and the likes which
were subsequently handed over to relevant authorities,” he added.
On his
part, Mr Mike Ebeatu, Onne chapter Chairman, Association of Nigerian Licensed
Customs Agents (ANLCA), commended the comptroller for providing enabling
business environment through consistent synergy and sensitisation of
consignees.
He
also lauded the comptroller for promoting serenity which he said had led to
visibly satisfying ambiance within the Command.
Highlights
of the occasion were awards presentation and cutting of the cake.
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