*Intercepts 4, 410kg of Pangolin Scales, Arrests One Suspect
Not less than 94 percent has been recorded as revenue performance by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, the command has said.
Describing the feat as a “remarkable success in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations”, the command in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer (PRO), CSC Saidu Nuruddeen on behalf of its Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Dauda Ibrahim Chana said it realized a total of N102, 503, 573, 383.31.
According to the statement which was made available to Maritime Bits, this represents an impressive 94% variance when compared to the record from last year.
Giving an insight into feat recorded by the command, it said the command’s strategic approach to revenue collection which integrates innovative policies, robust enforcement mechanisms, and available technology, has proven highly effective.
Continuing, it said: “This approach, combined with enhanced border security operations that prevent smuggling and other illicit activities, has fortified the integrity of the revenue collection system. Moreover, effective stakeholder engagement, including collaboration with local communities, businesses, and international partners, has fostered trust and cooperation. These concerted efforts have culminated in significant and sustained revenue growth, thus consolidating the command’s pivotal role in economic development and national security”.
In the same vein, the command has also realized a total of N235, 290, 320 as duty paid value (DPV) from its intensified anti-smuggling operations, making notable seizures, including over 136x50kg bags of foreign parboiled rice, 238 cartons of spaghetti, macaroni and couscous; 534 cartons of foreign non diary creamer milk, 210 kg of kola nuts and about 552 bales of second hand clothing.
Also seized were 191 blocks of compressed blue cannabis handed 74,870 tablets of Tramadol hydrochloride and 280 blocks of Indian hemp which were handed over to the officials of the Nigerian Drug Laws Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Similarly, 5,066 Cartons of foreign GIV Soap and 58 pieces of used tires were also seized by the command just as a total of 1,290 packs of expired/fake pharmaceutical products which were handed over to NAFDAC
The command also seized one sack of 750 pieces of Otrivin bottle of 15ml each was handed over to NAFDAC.
Also intercepted were 4, 410 kg of pangolin scales just as one suspect was arrested in Mubi, Adamawa State in a joint operation with the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC).
It added that the command also fostered strong relationships with sister security agencies, leading to collaborative efforts in addressing security challenges, coupled with a proactive engagement with terminal operators, licensed agents, and market associations has facilitated trade and improved compliance.
The CAC of the command, Comptroller Chana expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for their unwavering support to the command.
Chana also acknowledged what he called “the profound contributions” of sister security agencies and critical stakeholders in achieving these impressive results.
According to the Customs Chief, the Kano/Jigawa Area Command remains committed to its core mandate of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and border security.
He promised that the command will continue to strive for excellence and contribute to the overall growth and development of the nation.
