The Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a remarkable revenue collection of N1.6 trillion from January to September 2024. This achievement showcases the Command’s commitment to excellence and its significant contribution to the country’s economy.
Ekwutosblog reports, according to Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, the Customs Area Controller, the Command collected N1.227 trillion between January and July 2024, with July being its highest monthly collection of N201.8 billion.
This revenue surpasses the total revenue collected in 2023.
The Command’s success can be attributed to its effective implementation of the Comptroller General of Customs’ thrust of time release study to facilitate trade without delay.
Additionally, the interventions from the Tariff and Trade Department have contributed immensely to the successes achieved.
This impressive revenue collection is a testament to the Apapa Command’s dedication to promoting legitimate trade and preventing revenue leakage.
The Command remains committed to doing more in line with the directives of the Comptroller General of Customs.
