Customs MMIA command generates N7b revenue in four months

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command has disclosed that it generated over N7 billion as revenue in four months.

The Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammed Malami Gidado, who dropped this hint, described the month of November as productive, adding that the Command raked in over N1 billion as revenue in the month alone.

A statement by the Command’s PRO, Juliana Destiny Tomo, made available to The Guardian, said the noticeable increase in revenue generation was traceable to the charismatic leadership of Gidado, maintaining that he was recently bestowed with the coveted award of Excellence in Diligence Merit Award by stakeholders in the industry.

Tomo said: “The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammed Malami Gidado on Thursday, December 8, 2022 stated that the month of November 2022 is another productive month in the annals of Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command. The sum of ₦1,959,471,750.19 only was revenue collected in November 2022.

“In this November review, the Command recorded a significant increase of ₦350,535,076.24 only in the revenue collected compared to that of October 2022. This revenue statement was made two days after one of the MMIA, Nigeria Customs Service stakeholders honoured Malami Gidado with the “Excellence in Diligence Merit Award.

“In 100 days, the Command collected the sum of ₦7,018,742,455.28 only. The sum of ₦6,763,979, 270.62 only was the revenue collected within same period in 2021.

“After taking over the mantle of leadership of the Command, the command is gradually recording a greater success to the glory of God Almighty. In pursuance of the Nigeria Customs Service mandate which includes interception of contrabands, examination of travellers and their baggage, cargo and mails; assessment and collection of Customs duty and other statutory taxes on goods and services as well as protecting businesses against illegal trade malpractices with the application of extant laws such as Sections 150 and 161 of the Customs and Excise Management Act CAP C45 Law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004 (CEMA CAP C45 LFN 2004) for the smooth running of the command.”

Continuing, Tomo added: “Malami Gidado, CAC Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command recorded a greater success through a “Seamless Clearance Procedure” of passengers’ accompanied and unaccompanied baggage. The CAC enjoined sister agencies at the MMIA to collaborate with the Nigeria Customs Service to ensure blockage of all possible avenues that may result in revenue leakages.

“The CAC in October this year assured and still assuring all voluntary compliance persons a good travel experience in the clearance of their shipment.”