Tin Can Port Command of Customs Generates N189bn Revenue

 

The Area Controller, Mr Tunji Aremu, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos.

He said that the amount generated represented an increase of N13 billion over the amount generated in the corresponding period in 2011.

``Despite the challenges of modernisation and simplification of our operations, we have been able to generate a sum of N189 billion between Jan.1 and Nov. 30 into government coffers,’’ he said.

Aremu said the command targeted N22 billion monthly which translated to N264 for the entire year.

According to him, with commitment and dedication to duty, the command has already achieved 72 per cent of  its revenue target for the year..

``The Command has already achieved so far 72 per cent of its annual target of N264 billion and it has equally achieved as at November ending, 79 per cent of 11 months target of N242 billion,’’ the controller said.

Aremu said the command recorded various seizures between January and November 2012 as part of efforts to stem smuggling in all its ramifications.

``We have so far seized 18 vehicles, 91 containers of various offending imports which comprise falsely and under-declared items such as vehicles, used tyres, new fridges and washing machines,’’ he said.

``Between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30, 2012, a total of 14 million tonnes of exports with an FOB value of N10 billion had passed through the Tin-Can Island Port," he said.