Under the leadership of Comptroller Michael Toyin Awe, the Murtala Muhammed Area Command has achieved remarkable milestones in revenue generation and anti-smuggling efforts.
Since assuming office, Comptroller Awe has implemented strategies aligned with global customs standards, enhancing trade facilitation, reducing clearance times, and significantly boosting revenue.
From January to June 2024, the Command collected a total of N80.351 billion in Customs duties and other charges. This marks a substantial increase compared to the N38.707 billion collected during the same period in 2023, reflecting a 107.5 percent growth.
In addition to revenue gains, the Command recorded an export value of N266.655 million from January to June 2024, with a Free on Board (FOB) value of $204,597.07.
Comptroller Awe, in a statement signed by Victor Ogagbor, Superintendent of Customs and Public Relations Officer.
Murtala Muhammed Area Command, reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to sustaining and enhancing revenue generation in the second half of 2024.
He emphasised the importance of stakeholder cooperation and the Command’s commitment to promoting ease of business and trade facilitation.
Awe expressed gratitude to the officers and men of the Murtala Muhammed Area Command for their dedication to combating smuggling and urged them to adhere strictly to engagement rules in their duties.
He acknowledged the support of stakeholders and security agencies and commended the media for their objective reporting.
The achievements of the Murtala Muhammed Area Command reflect its ongoing efforts to facilitate business operations and uphold customs integrity under dynamic leadership.
