generates #14,628,661 revenue through baggage assessment, auction sale of petroleum products
Ogun Customs Area 1 Command has made seizures of contrabands estimated to be #380milion within 23days under the leadership of Comptroller James Ojo who became the controller of the command on April 16th, 2024.
Comptroller Ojo made the novel disclosure while addressing Journalists at the maiden press briefing held at Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Controller also highlighted the Command’s anti-smuggling exploits and other worthy achievements.
Assuming office on April 16, 2024, Comptroller Ojo wasted no time in hitting the ground running, swiftly initiating measures to combat illicit trade activities across the state.
Through intensive intelligence strategies and collaborative efforts with agencies such as the Customs Intelligence Unit and the Department of State Services (DSS), the Command was able to intercept a total of 103 items at various locations within Ogun State.
The seized items included 90 sacks and 1,309 parcels of cannabis sativa, 1,596 pieces of foreign-used pneumatic tyres, 2,922 bags of foreign parboiled rice weighing 50kg each, 32 bales of used clothes, 1,603 cartons of frozen poultry products, and 22,600 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, among others.
The cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of these intercepted items revealed the magnitude of the Command’s success in curbing illegal trade activities within the state.
During the briefing, Comptroller Ojo emphasized the adverse effects of the seized items on societal well-being, particularly highlighting the dangers of cannabis sativa and foreign-used pneumatic tyres.
He reiterated the government’s policy on the prohibition of rice importation through land borders, emphasizing the need to promote local production and self-sufficiency to foster economic growth and development.
In addition to its anti-smuggling operations, the Command also generated revenue amounting to N14,628,661 through baggage assessment and auction sales of petroleum products.
Comptroller Ojo assured compliant traders of the Command’s maximum cooperation while issuing a stern warning to economic saboteurs to desist from smuggling activities and embrace legitimate trade practices.
Comptroller Ojo reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to duty and commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of the people of Ogun State.
He expressed gratitude for the support received from the Customs management team, officers, and stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration in facilitating economic growth and social well-being.
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