I sincerely welcome you all this morning;this occasion offers us the opportunity to render our stewardship over the last months.
It is our belief that at the end of the briefing, you will be availed of the efforts being put in place to upscale our revenue drive while facilitating legitimate trade.
The year 2024 is a year we have tagged with the theme “
The Year of the Stakeholders which aligns with the theme for the International Customs Day Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose”.
This is in tandem with the fundamental pillars of the Comptroller General of Customs vision of Collaboration, Consolidation and Innovation.
REVENUE
The command recorded a total 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 date.
BREAKDOWN OF THE REVENUE
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 i 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.
ENFORCEMENT AND ANTI-SMUGGLING ACTIVITIES
The command anti-smuggling drive has not relented its efforts in any way.
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.
12 pieces of rifles and 6 pistols.
Other items seized are:
(a) Two (2) packets of 50pcs of 9mm live ammunition,totalling 100 rounds.
(b) Twenty-three packets weighing 23kg of substance confirmed to be heroine.
i. Marked white 999– Ten (10) packets of 1kg each=10kg
ii. Marked white 888– Three (3) packets of 1kg each =3kg
iii. Marked blue Saphire— Eight (8) packets of 1kg each = 8kg
iv. Marked 777 Bentley— Two (2) packets of 1kg each=2kg
OTHER ITEMS FOUND
i. Flat screen Television sets.
ii. HP printer.
iii. Six (6) cartons containing scanner machines.
iv. Five (5) empty metal Jerry cans.
v. Two (2) washing machines
vi. Three (3) sets of bed frames.
vii. One (1) set of living room furniture.
viii. Three (3) used micro wave.
ix. One (1) used vacuum cleaner.
x. Table tennis.
xi. One (1) sport bicycle.
xii. Two wooden crates of light fittings.
xiii. One (1) wooden crate containing a motorized toy car.
xiv. DSTV dish.
xv. One (1) used Samsung refrigerator.
xvi. Four (4) sets of used sound systems.
xvii. One (1) used barbecue grill.
xviii. Two (2) used toasters
xix. Three (3) used blenders.
xx. Sixteen (16) bags containing used clothes and personal effects.
I sincerely wish to appreciate the continuous support of the CGC, Bashir Adeniyi MFR 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.
I also want to use this medium to appreciate and commend the efforts of all officers in rank and file. Your dedication is highly impressive.
The efforts of our CIU operatives, Customs Police, Enforcement Unit, amongst other units and other sister security agencies, are appreciated.
The role of the gentlemen of the press is also appreciated.
