Kano/Jigawa Customs Command Records Impressive Revenue Performance
The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), under the leadership of Comptroller Dauda Ibrahim Chana, has announced remarkable achievements in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations for 2024. The command collected a total revenue of N102,503,573,383.31, representing a 94% improvement compared to the previous year’s record.
This outstanding performance has been attributed to a strategic approach to revenue collection that integrates innovative policies, advanced enforcement mechanisms, and cutting-edge technology. The command has also bolstered border security operations to combat smuggling and other illicit activities, ensuring the integrity of the revenue system.
Furthermore, the command’s engagement with stakeholders—ranging from local communities and businesses to international partners—has fostered trust and cooperation, contributing to sustained growth in revenue.
Anti-Smuggling Successes
In its intensified anti-smuggling operations, the command recorded a total duty-paid value of N235,290,320 from various seizures. Notable items intercepted include:
- 136 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice and 238 cartons of spaghetti, macaroni, and couscous.
- 534 cartons of foreign non-dairy creamer milk, 210kg of kola nuts, and 552 bales of second-hand clothing.
- 191 blocks of compressed blue cannabis, 74,870 tablets of Tramadol hydrochloride, and 280 blocks of Indian hemp, all handed over to the NDLEA.
- 5,066 cartons of foreign GIV soap and 58 used tires.
- 1,290 packs of expired or fake pharmaceutical products, and 750 bottles of Otrivin (15ml), handed over to NAFDAC.
- 4,410kg of pangolin scales, intercepted in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission, with one suspect arrested in Mubi, Adamawa State.
Strengthened Collaboration
The command has also reinforced its relationships with sister security agencies, enabling collaborative efforts to address security challenges. Engagements with terminal operators, licensed agents, and market associations have facilitated smoother trade processes and improved compliance.
Appreciation and Commitment
Comptroller Dauda Ibrahim Chana expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, for his support. He also acknowledged the contributions of sister security agencies and key stakeholders in achieving these results.
The Kano/Jigawa Area Command remains steadfast in its mandate of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and border security, pledging to continue its efforts toward the nation’s economic growth and development.
Signed
CSC Saidu Nuruddeen
Public Relations Officer
Kano/Jigawa Area Command
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