MMA Customs Command rakes in N80.53bn half year revenue
Maureen Aguta
The Murtala Muhammed Area (MMA) Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) under the dynamic leadership of Comptroller Michael Toyin Awe has continued to build on the achievements of the previous year both in the area of revenue generation and in anti-smuggling activities.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Victor Ogagbor, a Superintendent of Customs; disclosed that since his assumption as the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Toyin 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.
The Command from January to June, 2024 was able to collect a total duty of N80, 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, 770, 504, 216.44 which clearly shows a progressive difference of N41, 644,246,851.56 depicting 107.5 per cent increase.
The Command also recorded export of goods with Export Value worth N266, 655,113.66 from the country from January to June, 2024 with an FOB value of $204,597.07.
Cpmptroller Toyin reiterated the Command’s commitment to sustain and improve upon revenue generation in the second half of 2024. Comptroller MT Awe sought the continuous cooperation of all stakeholders and assured them of the Command’s commitment to promoting ease of doing business and trade facilitation.
He further 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.
He concluded by appreciating the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team for always giving the Command the leverage to perform. He was also grateful to the critical stakeholders and other security agencies that show concern and collaborate with the Service for their continuous support. He finally thanked the press for being objective in their reportage.