Customs rakes-in N634b from Onne Port in 2024

The Nigeria Customs Service, Area II Command, Onne, has recorded a significant revenue performance of N634 billion in 2024, representing 103 per cent its annual target.

The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Mohammed Babandede, who disclosed this during a press conference in Onne, outlined the command’s successes throughout the year.

He stated: “I am pleased to inform you that the Nigeria Customs Service, Area II Command, Onne, has recorded another remarkable achievement in our ongoing battle against smuggling and illicit trade.”

“Our vigilant officers and men have successfully intercepted and seized an additional 12 containers (40 feet) of illicit medicine. This is a testament to our unwavering commitment to safeguard public health, ensuring the security of our nation and compliance with Nigeria’s import regulations,” he stated.

A breakdown of the seizures includes; 1,721,000 bottles of 100ml Cough Syrup Codeine, 510,000 tablets of 50mg Extra Diclofenac, 7,100,000 tablets of 225mg Royal Apple Tramadol and Tramaking, 3,461 pieces of Sanitary ware fittings used for concealment, 840 pieces of Chilly cutter used for concealment and 153 cartons of TVS rubber with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N20.3 billion.

On the revenue target, Babandede said: “I am glad to inform you that as of this morning, the Command, with the aid of stakeholder engagement, synergy, collaboration, and intelligence sharing, has surpassed the target given by generating N634 billion.”

The command also recorded notable successes in anti-smuggling operations, seizing 76 containers of various illicit goods, including arms, ammunition, illicit medicine, and other contraband, with a Duty Paid Value of N150.8 billion.

Babandede expressed gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, for his support and recognition of the command’s efforts which has significantly bolstered the morale and dedication of officers.