The Apapa command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it collected N32.1 billion in August, 2017.
The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mrs. Nkiruka Nwala who made this known in a chat with Shipping Position Daily in Lagos yesterday noted that the amount was collected notwithstanding the numerous challenges like, low economic activities, traffic gridlock within Apapa axis and forex instability hindering business in the maritime sector of the economy.
She reiterated that the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command, Comptroller Musa Jibril has been supervising the activities of the command in full compliance with the new Executive Order on ease of doing business in the port recently introduced by the Vice President.
“The Apapa Customs Command is maintaining its lead in maximum revenue generation among other Commands in the country. For example, apart from the revenue realised in August 2017, the Command in its half year records made N165.7 billion, which represents 49.06 percent collection on target for the year.
She also said that to ensure maximum security in Apapa ports, the Apapa Area Comptroller, Jubril Musa recently initiated heads of security forum in the command.
“The Command also maintains a good working synergy with other government agencies operating within the port. For instance, the CAC initiated a forum for heads of security agencies and the meeting was called to enhance greater collaboration in line with the ease of doing business mandate.
“It was put in place for all agencies working in the ports to have a common interface, just like a one-stop-shop platform for seamless cargo clearing procedures and maximum security for the port. He is building a robust synergy cooperation and collaboration among security agencies to enhance the ease of doing business in the ports", she explained.
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