Ogun1 Customs Command Records Seizures Woth N398.470M DPV,

Ogun1 Customs Command
Records Seizures Worth  N398.470M DPV,
……rakes in N30.408 million revenue in October

By Frank Odinukaeze

The Ogun 1 Area Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs service (NCS),has recorded an impressive seizures of 122 items with a duty paid Value of N398,470,687.00, in the month of October,even as the command raked in a total of N30,408,276.00 as revenue in the same month.
Acting Customs Area Controller, OGUN 1 Area Command,, Deputy Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu stated this on Wednesday,at a press briefing at the Command,in Ogun State.

Comptroller Shuaibu noted that the command generated the revenue, through baggage assessment and auction sales of seized petroleum products.

His words,”In comparison with the amount of N5,487,076.00 collected in the corresponding period of year 2022, there is a significant increase of N24,921,200.00, which is over 400% increment. We are able to achieve these feat due to our unwavering commitment to trade facilitation and robust stakeholders’ engagement.”

Comptroller Shuaibi added that ” Our resolve to remain resolute in anti-smuggling fight has enabled the Command to record a total seizure of 122 items comprising 901 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, commonly known as Marijuana or Indian hemp; 500 pieces of foreign-used Pneumatic Tyres, more commonly known as Tokunbo tyres; 23 units of vehicles used as means of conveying prohibited goods and 5 foreign used vehicles commonly known as Tokunbo; and 4,684 bags of foreign parboiled rice in 50kg each, which is an equivalence of 8 trailers load, among others.

” The persistent seizure of Cannabis Sativa, Foreign used Pneumatic tyres and other dangerous goods, is a testimony of the Command’s relentless efforts and resilience in preventing our teeming youth from harmful substances which could either truncate or render their lives useless. It is also a proof of our concern in safeguarding our motorists from road mishap which could terminate their lives or subject them to permanent disability. We are determined to making our society a safe place to live with peace of mind and an enabling environment for our businesses to thrive.”

He attributed the successes recorded by the command to unwavering support of the CGC ,Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,who recently donated 8
Toyota trucks to facilitate the command’s operations .
” Our success story is attributed to the enabling working atmosphere created by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR dsm fnipr psc+ and his management team. As a matter of fact, we recently took delivery of 8 Toyota Land Cruiser trucks, provided by the CGC to enhance our anti-smuggling operations. Other factors responsible for our achievements was the strategic deployment of our gallant Officers and Men, deployment of intelligence and collaborative efforts of the sister agencies, and other critical stakeholders.” he said.

He noted that one of the reasons of his huge success story in the command had been strong stakeholders engagement and good community relations amongst others.

” In a bid to improve on the existing synergy and collaboration with critical stakeholders in Ogun State, upon resumption of office, we embarked on a familiarization tour of traditional Institutions and security agencies. We were warmly received in all the places visited and secured their reassurances of continuous support and good working relationship. We visited the palaces of Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, the Olota and Paramount Ruler of Aworiland and Oniko of Ikolaje Kingdom, Idiroko. We equally visited the State Commands/Unit of the Nigerian Police (NPF), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Department of Security Service, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy School of Music (NNSM) and 192 Battalion Rear of the Nigerian Army.” Shuaibu said.

He said his administration runs an open door policy which allows for inclusivity,and enhancement of trade.
” We operate an open-door policy to accommodate the support of patriotic Nigerians through sharing of useful information and other forms of information that may require our attention on legitimate trade or our activities generally. ” Let me use this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to stemming the tides of smuggling in Ogun State and warn recalcitrant smugglers or would be smugglers to steer clear of smuggling activities or face the consequences. ” Failure to heed these warnings await them gross financial loss and full wrath of the law.”Comptroller Shuaibu warned.