...rakes in (N43, 412,794.00 from important duties,sales of seized PMS
The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun 1 Command unwavering commitment to fighting smuggling has continued to yield results along its collaborative efforts with border Communities, Stakeholders across board and synergy with other government agencies.
While presenting the Command’s Q1 report at Idiroko on Tuesday, Comptroller Mohammed Salisu Shuaibu, Controller, Ogun 1 Customs Command disclosed that the period under review, the Command collected a total sum of Forty Three Million, Four Hundred and Twelve Thousand, Seven Hundred and Ninety Four Naira (N43, 412,794.00) from import duty and auction sales of petroleum products (PMS) intercepted during anti-smuggling operations.
He reiterated that the revenue activity of the command comprises importation and exportation of legitimate goods, goods under the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) and assessment of merchandise in baggage. This amount he said, surpasses what was generated same period last year 2024 with Seven Million six hundred and six thousand two Hundred and thirty two Naira (N7, 606,232.00)
Shuaibu disclosed that the relentless anti-Smuggling campaign of the Command has continued to improve its seizure profile. The Command’s intensive and intelligence based anti-smuggling operations resulted to 161 seizures.
These include:
3 Single barrel long Guns,
4 packets of 25 cartridges (100 pieces of Cartridges)
150 Sacks of india Hemp of various sizes.
10 cartons of Amoxicillin capsules
7, 242 Bags Foreign Parboiled Rice.
The CAC added that 900 bags of rice in single)
4 Used vehicles
20 Bags of imported Sugar
20 Bags Flour Powder
50 Bags of POP Cement
22 Vehicles (means of conveyance)
534 Cannabis Sativa of Booklet sizes
239 Cannabis Sativa of bread Sizes
2,926 Cannabis Sativa of coconut Sizes
2 Sacks of Cowries
12 cartons of Ghana Soap
843 pieces of Pneumatics used tyres
535 kegs of PMS of 25 liters each (13,375 liters) we’re seized yesterday.
Comptroller Shuaibu revealed that some of the seized aforementioned Cannabis Sativa have since been handed over to Commander NDLEA in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Capital and the remaining parcels, he affirmed will be handed over to representative of the State Commander at this event.
The seizures, It was gathered were made at different locations such as Abeokuta axis, Ilaro axis and Ipokia/Idiroko axis among others.
The cumulative duty paid value (DPV) for all the above seizures amounted to Three Hundred and Fourteen Million Fifty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixteen Naira (N 314, 057,716)
He reiterated that the Ogun 1 Customs Command is committed to facilitating legitimate trade. “We value the business community and their contribution to the economy of the nation. We assure them of our continuous support in all aspect of their trading activities. However, we urge them to avoid any form of illicit trade that could adversely affect the economy and tarnish their reputation.”
Within the period under review, the command under my leadership has processed 329.6 metric tonnes of export consignments with Free on Board Value of Two Hundred and Sixty Six Million Nine Hundred and Sixty Six Thousand Six Hundred and Forty Two Naira (N 266,966,642 from January to March 2025.
The command also has a fair share ofof operation.
“You will recall that Comptroller General of Customs recently launched its ambitious plan Tagged “Customs Cares”. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program-pivotal initiatives promising to ignite transformative change and foster sustainable development to communities
Aside from the proactive operations in checking illicit trade in Idiroko Border, the Command also engages in non-kinetic activities whose objective is to make the area conducive for economic activities to thrive.
The Festival of Art for economic development with the theme “Cross-Border Trade: What it is and why it Matters”. The program, which is part of the Command’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was a long week program (8-15th February 2025). Powered by Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun 1 Command. Its objective is to promote trade economy development and cross border cooperation by using art as a driving tool. The participants, who were Lectures, Artisans, Art promoters, secondary school students and stakeholders were given the leverage to exhibit their talents.”
The Command also used the avenue to educate the participants on the activities of Customs in Ogun State, benefits of legitimate trade and the dangers inherent in smuggling activities.
Shuaibu reassured the legitimate business communities of Customs maximum cooperation and support in trade facilitation.
“You are free to contact us for any trade related information, enquiry as well as complaints.
"May I also use this avenue to warn criminal elements in the State to steer clear of smuggling activities. The Command remained resolute to its mandate of suppression of smuggling and other illicit activities inimical to the economic growth of our great country, Nigeria.
"We implore well-meaning and patriotic Nigerians to cooperate with us by providing useful information against economic sabotage for the sake of our dear nation’s development.
The Command will continued to maintain a good community relations with the Traditional Rulers, Community leaders and the Youths, etc.
"We are also committed to maintaining synergy with our sister agencies across the State. We appreciate the collaboration and cooperation of everyone which has created peaceful coexistence in the Communities and their environs". He concluded
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