Kano/Jigawa Area Command Records 94% Revenue Increase
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kano/Jigawa Area Command has reported a total revenue of N102,503,573,383.31, representing an impressive 94 per cent variance when compared to the record from last year
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Command, Comptroller Dauda Chana, who announced this in a press statement said the Command’s strategic approach to revenue collection, which integrates innovative policies, robust enforcement mechanisms, and available technology, has proven highly effective.
This approach, according to him, combined with enhanced border security operations that prevent smuggling and other illicit activities, has fortified the integrity of the revenue collection system.
He added that 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,” he stated.
Chana in the breakdown said the Command has also realised a total of N235,290,320 as duty paid value from its intensified anti-smuggling operations, making notable seizures, including over 136 bags of 50kg 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 included in the seizures are 191 blocks of compressed blue cannabis handed over to the NDLEA, 74,870 tablets of Tramadol hydrochloride tablet and 280 blocks of Indian Hemp also handed over to the NDLEA.
5,066 Cartons of foreign GIV Soap and 58 pieces of used tires, a total of 1,290 packs of expired/fake pharmaceutical products which were handed over to NAFDAC and one sack of 750 pieces of Otrivin bottle of 15ml each, also handed over to NAFDAC were part of the seizures.
The CAC further announced that the Command also intercepted 2,231kg of pangolin scales earlier and then followed up with 2,179 kg, and arrested one suspect in Mubi, Adamawa State, in a joint operation with the Wildlife Justice Commission. “The combined total stands at 4,410 kg of Pangolin scales,” he said.
Chana disclosed 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 resulting in trade facilitation and improved compliance.
He expressed gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team for their unwavering support.
The CAC also acknowledged the profound contributions of sister security agencies and critical stakeholders in achieving these impressive results.
“The Kano/Jigawa Area Command remains committed to its core mandate of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and border security.
“The Command will continue to strive for excellence and contribute to the overall growth and development of the nation,” he promised.
