Oyo/Osun Customs Records N25.7bn In Two Months
By Asuquo Nuwak
Oyo/Osun Customs Records N25.7bn In Two Months
••• Intercepts contraband goods worth N335.6 million in May 2025
Amidst the various prevailing economic challenges facing Nigeria, the Oyo/Osun Area command of Nigeria Customs Service, has recorded significant milestone in the area of anti-smuggling operations and revenue generation, which has successfully resulted to revenue generation of ₦25,777,379,328.17k between March and May 2025, representing an increase of 36.67% when compared to the sum of ₦18,168,204,255.04k collected during the same period in 2024.
The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Joseph Olugbuyi Adelaja, who made this known during a press briefing on June 2025 at the command’s Headquarters in Ibadan, also said the command has put in place anti-smuggling strategies with the aim to leave no stone unturned.
Beside this, he said these strategies are designed to ensure the safety of individuals, facilitate legitimate trade, secure local industries and ensure compliance with
existing customs laws, as the festive season approaches.
In the area of anti-smuggling operations, comptroller Adelaja said the command’s anti-smuggling activities have successfully led to the interception of a significant number of prohibited items with a Duty Paid Value of ₦335,648,500.00k in the month of May.
The breakdown of the
seized items included foreign parboiled rice of 1,698 50kg, 130 Premium Motor Spirit of 25 litre kegs, 21 drums of 125 litres, 310 pieces of used compressor, 226 pieces of used tyres, 67 sacks of used clothes, 37 bales, 130 wraps, 4 sacks of used shoes, 68 wraps of 39kg of cannabis sativa, fake pharmaceuticals (everzorol cream (10 cartons) of 20gm, Zytocin Oxytocin (5 Cartons) 10 Amp, Phinimal Arteether Injection (27 Cartons), Areechy Zink Sulphate (10 Cartons) 20mg, Biovilo (16 Cartons) 13.125mg), means of conveyance is one used Mazda bus, white in colour, and one used Toyota Sienna (Metali Blue).
He pointed out that the uncustomed goods were seized in accordance with Section 245 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, which
outline the provisions for the seizure, detention, and condemnation of prohibited goods, as well as schedule 3 (Import Prohibition) and schedule 4 (Absolute Prohibition) of the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (CET).
In line with the policy thrust of consolidation, innovation, and collaboration of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, he said he has approved the handing over of the seized cannabis sativa to the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the counterfeit pharmaceuticals to the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control for further investigation.
He therefore called on the general public to keep supporting the Nigeria Customs Service by providing credible intelligence, complying with trade laws, and rejecting economic sabotage, as we approach the festive season.
He attributed the command’s remarkable success to the dedication of their officers and men, effective enforcement of customs laws, and improved trade measures to facilitate legitimate trade.
He noted that these seizures showcase the command’s dedication to safeguarding Nigeria’s economy and ensuring adherence to fiscal and trade policies.
At the end, he said the threat posed by these smuggling activities is severe, as its activities does not only endanger public health, but also impact negatively on local industries and deprive the government of essential revenue needed for infrastructure development.
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