The Nigeria Customs Service, Area 2 Command Onne, has announced significant achievements in revenue generation and anti-smuggling efforts.
According to the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammed Babandede, the Command has generated a total revenue of ₦249.7 billion between January and May 2024, representing 50.4% of the initial annual target and 40.3% of the revised target.
The Command also seized six containers with various contraventions, including used electronics turned to e-waste, with a total Duty Paid Value of ₦3.1 billion.
The seizures were made possible through intelligence gathering and collaboration with sister agencies, including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Comptroller Babandede emphasized the importance of synergy and collaboration with stakeholders, including the media, in achieving the Command’s goals
He also clarified procedures for bonded terminals, debunking misconceptions that containers are moved to bonded terminals at the discretion of the Command.
The Command has pledged to continue its efforts in revenue generation, anti-smuggling activities, and trade facilitation, while also educating the public on trade laws and procedures.
