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MMAC Customs revenue rises by 107.3%, generates over N80bn in six months

Comptroller Michael Awe flanked by officers of his command at the press briefing on Tuesday

…Records N266.6m export

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Muritala Muhammed Area Command (MMAC) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced 107.5per cent revenue increase in the last six months of 2024 compared to performance same time 2023.

According to figures disclosed by the Customs Area Controller of the command Comptroller Michael Awe, stated that N80,351,299,068.00billion was generated against N38,707,054,216.44billion generated same first six months period of 2023.

CGC Adeniyi

While making the revelation at a press briefing on Tuesday, Awe said a substantial increase of N41.6 billion was achieve by this development leading to the said 107.5 per cent rise this 2024.

The tremendous revenue growth he said was on account of overwhelming support from the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, and his management team, as well as the dedication of MMAC officers in enforcing proper declarations and adherence to import/export guidelines of the service.

He revealed, “The Command from January to June, 2024 was able to collect a total duty ofN80,351,299,068.00 on Customs duty and other charges.

“In comparison to the revenue collected same period in 2023, the revenue stood at N38,707,054,216.44 which clearly shows a progressive difference of N41,644,246,851.56 depicting 107.5% increase.”
In the same vain, their fight on anti-smuggling was never slaughtered on the alter of revenue generation as he gave detail of seizures made which include five packages of 250mg tramadol, 12 packages of 225mg tramadol, one package of 50-round 9mm live ammunition, 46 packages of dried sea cucumbers, three packages of dried donkey male genitals, and 55 pieces of Jojef Tomahawk semi-automatic rifles.
Cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of these items he said is estimated at N6.06 billion.
On export, he revealed that they carried out N266.6 million worth of exported goods within the review period, with a Free on Board (FOB) value of $204.59 thousand.

On the area of stakeholder engagement, the MMAC boss emphasized the command’s open-door policy, which has facilitated the resolution of numerous issues with stakeholders.

Comptroller Awe commended the officers of MMAC for their commitment to combating smuggling activities and urged them to maintain strict adherence to the rules of engagement while performing their duties.