Murtala Muhammad Area Command Generates Over N80bn in Revenue from Custom Duties and Other Charges
Kathy Kyari
The Murtala Muhammed Area Command has recorded an impressive revenue collection of about Eighty Billion, Three hundred and Fifty One Million, Two Hundred and Ninety Nine Thousand and Sixty Eight Naira Only (N80,351,299,068.00) in customs duty and other charges, which is a significant 107.5% increase in comparison to the collected revenue of same period in 2023.
This was revealed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Victor Ogbabor, on Tuesday 23rd July 2024.
“The revenue stood at Thirty Eight Billion, Seven Hundred and Seven Million, Fifty four Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixteen Naira, Forty Four Kobo only (N38,707,054,216.44) which clearly shows a progressive difference of Forty One Billion, Six Hundred and Forty Four Million, Two Hundred and Forty Six Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty One Naira, Fifty Six Kobo only (N41,644,246,851.56) depicting 107.5% increase.”
The Area Controller, Comptroller Michael Toyin Awe said the Command recorded export of goods with Export Value worth Two Hundred and Sixty Six Million, Six Hundred and Fifty Five Thousand, One Hundred and Thirteen Naira, Sixty Six Kobo only (N266,655,113.66K) from the country between January to June, 2024 with an FOB value of Two Hundred and Four Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety Seven Dollars, Seven Cents ($204,597.07).
According to the Controller, the Command has been building on the achievements of the previous year both in the area of revenue generation and in anti-smuggling activities.
“Since his assumption as the Customs Area Controller he has continued to bring up strategies in line with World Customs best practices that have aided the ease of doing business, trade facilitation, reduction of cargo clearance time and increase in revenue generation.”
Comptroller Awe reiterated the Command's commitment to sustain and improve upon revenue generation in the second half of 2024.
He further sought the continuous cooperation of all stakeholders and assured them of the Command's commitment to promoting ease of doing business and trade facilitation.
The Controller also appreciated Officers and Men of Murtala Muhammed Area Command for their dedication to the noble course of combating smuggling and implored them to always adhere strictly to the rules of engagements while discharging their statutory duties.
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