Murtala Muhammed Area customs seized illicit items worth N10.51 billion in 2024 – NCS

The command also disclosed that it generated a total revenue of N180.7 billion in 2024, surpassing its N179.73 billion target by over N1 billion.

Comptroller Michael Awe, the Customs Area Controller of MMA, made the announcement during a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday.

Awe emphasized that the command remains dedicated to facilitating trade while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. He stated that the command has been relentless in its efforts to safeguard the nation and protect citizens from illicit trade.

“In our relentless pursuit of safeguarding the nation and protecting its citizens against illicit trade, we have made significant seizures. 

These seized items have a cumulative Duty-Paid Value (DPV) of N10.51 billion and are a testament to the command’s keen commitment to enforcing customs laws and regulations,” Awe said.

The Customs chief detailed several seizures made by the command, which had a cumulative Duty-Paid Value (DPV) of N10.51 billion. The confiscated items include:

Awe reiterated that the command maintains an open-door policy, actively engaging with stakeholders, sister agencies, and the media to address common concerns and improve operations.

He further assured that the command would continue to innovate, strategize, and block revenue loopholes to meet and exceed its revenue targets. Reaffirming his commitment to trade facilitation and strict enforcement of customs laws

“Moving forward, we will continue to innovate, strategize, and block loopholes to meet revenue targets,” he stated.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) achieved a historic milestone in 2024 by collecting a record N6.1 trillion in revenue. This surpassed its target of N5.08 trillion by N1.03 trillion, reflecting a 20.2% increase.

While the number of export transactions remained stable at 38,199, the volume of exports surged significantly, reaching 12.35 billion kilograms in 2024, compared to just 3.70 billion kilograms the previous year.