Computer Nnadi poised to make up 45% revenue target, takes over at Tin can

…Assumes 20th controller 46years after

..Assures to close doors against acts injurious economy
for seamless trade, but ‘ll remain closed

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The new controller of Tin Can command of the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS), Comptroller Dera Nnadi has expressed his determination to shore up the remaining 48 per cent of the 2023 revenue target of over N801 billion of the command.

Nnadi who took the resolve at the handing over ceremony of the command last Thursday however thanked his predecessor, Comptroller Adekunle Oloyode, on his many achievements, especially on the recent seizure of two containers of tramadol, assured to sustain the fight on importation of illicit and unapproved drugs.

Comptroller Nnadi who until his recent posting was in-charge of Seme Command has assumed duty as the 20th Area Controller of Tincan since after inception in 1977.

The new Tincan Customs boss used the event to further reiterate his resolve to open his doors for seamless trade, said he will also close the door against unwholesome  activities that will compromise the Service

Nandi who was a Deputy Comptroller in charge of enforcement at the command some years ago before becoming the Comptroller in charge of Seme land border decried how the floating exchange rate is affecting importers and exporters.

He however expressed how difficult a task that has been, vowed to achieve that.

The speech read partly, “The dynamism of the industry requires that we join forces as stakeholders to provide solutions to our individual and collective needs. The next phase of this assignment starts this morning as we all commit to lead from the front.

“For us as a Command, it is a daunting but surmountable task. As you are all aware, Nigeria Customs Service has three key performance indicators, which are revenue collection, anti-smuggling, and service delivery, often referred to as facilitation of trade. These three serve as yardstick for measuring her performance.

“These indicators will always remain relevant in our economic discourse until we attain full development as a nation. It is more so for Tincan Command, especially now.

“The Command revenue target of over 801 Billion Naira currently stands at 52 per cent, with barely three months to the end of the year 2023 meaning we must collect 48 per cent of the remaining revenue.

“To this end, I will particularly request the cooperation of shipping companies, terminal operators and Other Government Agencies
in our efforts towards ensuring the actualisation of the rebranding of the Command.

“In line with this, I will essentially request that we respect our various mandates. Those concerned with regulatory functions should stay away from interference in revenue related transactions except it is in their mandate to do so. Hopefully, this will improve service delivery in the Tincan Port.

“The outgoing CAC made reference to “operating an open door policy”. I will open my doors for seamless trade, but I will also close the door against unwholesome activities that will compromise the Service mandates.

“Let me at this juncture state that in my resolve to achieve the goals of the Command, we will not dwell on the usual blame of others for the various challenges bedevilling the maritme industry. No one person is responsible for the rot, but everyone should be ready to offer a solution. ”