Area 11Command, Port Harcourt Surpasses 2025 Revenue Target With 31.25 billion, Representing 4.46 Percent
By Asuquo Nuwak
Area 11Command, Port Harcourt Surpasses 2025 Revenue Target With 31.25 billion, Representing 4.46 Percent
••• Achieves remarkable milestone in its revenue target of N700.01billion, and intercepts 75 containers of expired, illicit and unregistered pharmaceutical products worth N47.6 billion.
Area II Command, Port Harcourt of Nigerian Customs Service has achieved a remarkable milestone in its revenue collection.
Based on the commendable performance of the command in surpassing its 2024 revenue target, a target of N700.01 billion was set for the command, with a total collection of N731.2 billion, exceeding its 2025 revenue target with N31.25 billion, representating 4.46%.
A press statement made available by the Chief Superintendent of Customs, Theophilus P Duniya, the command Public Relations Officer, said this outstanding performance is attributed to the leadership and commitment of Comptroller Aliyu M Alkali, who effectively implemented the Comptroller-General of Customs’ policy thrust and the indigenous developed Unified Customs Management System (B’ODOGWU) platform for faster cargo clearance.
He ensured strict adherence to standard operating procedures, maintained high discipline among officers, and fostered continuous engagement with stakeholders.
Comptroller Aliyu M Alkali, who acknowledged the importance of providing quality leadership, also expressed his gratitude to the management of the Nigeria Customs Service, led by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, for providing an enabling environment that facilitated this achievement.
He also appreciated the cooperation and synergy enjoyed from critical stakeholders who contributed to the command’s success story.
Still, Comptroller Alkali praised the officers of the command for their dedication, diligence, and professionalism. He stated that the officers’ uncompromised posture and patriotism shaped the incredible miles in the interception of 75 containers with a cumulative Duty Paid Value of N47.6 billion.
Comptroller Aliyu M Alkali who said 30 out of the 75 containers intercepted were found to contain expired, illicit, and unregistered pharmaceutical products, also stated that other cargoes were intercepted for contravening different sections of the customs laws.
Besides , he said the seizures would serve as a deterrent to intending violators of the extant laws.
He encouraged importers and customs licensed agents to make honest declarations as the command remains committed to facilitating legitimate trade and enforcing customs regulations, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
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