The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, has announced a significant revenue generation of N743 million in February.
According to the Nigeria Customs Service Area Controller, Dr. Ben Oramalugo, the command’s intensified anti-smuggling operations have led to the interception of several prohibited items. These items include 444 parcels of cannabis sativa, 181 packs of tramadol, and 600 bottles of codeine syrup, among others.
The total duty-paid value of the seized items was N267 million. Oramalugo stated that the seizures reaffirm the command’s commitment to suppressing smuggling within the Seme Border Corridor.
The command has also implemented strategic measures to enhance revenue generation, trade facilitation, anti-smuggling operations, and inter-agency collaboration. These efforts align with the NCS mandate and the vision of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi.
Oramalugo emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving security and trade objectives. He has engaged key stakeholders, including traditional rulers and security agencies, to foster strong relationships and promote seamless trade facilitation in the region.
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The command has also undertaken a critical restructuring of key sections to enhance operational efficiency and ensure optimal performance. This restructuring involved the strategic redeployment of officers to improve vigilance and boost revenue collection.
The Seme Customs Command has recorded significant revenue growth, with a total revenue of N743.7 million generated in February. This achievement is attributed to the command’s effective deployment of intelligence-driven strategies and robust inter-agency collaboration.
The command’s proactive measures have yielded tangible results, including the seizure of smuggled goods and the generation of significant revenue. Oramalugo warned smugglers and their collaborators that their activities would not be tolerated
