Seme Command Of Customs Generates N623m Revenue

The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said that it recorded revenue of N623.9 million in August.
The Command’s Spokesman, Mr Ernest Olottah, told  newsmen on Wednesday in Badagry that the total revenue recorded in July was about N96 million higher than that of August.
According to him,“the revenue for the month of August is lower than that of July because trading activities during the month were quite low.“With time, trading activities will increase, because the year is coming to an end soon,’’ he said.

The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said that it recorded revenue of N623.9 million in August.
The Command’s Spokesman, Mr Ernest Olottah, told  newsmen on Wednesday in Badagry that the total revenue recorded in July was about N96 million higher than that of August.
According to him,“the revenue for the month of August is lower than that of July because trading activities during the month were quite low.“With time, trading activities will increase, because the year is coming to an end soon,’’ he said.
Olotta said that the command made 97 seizures with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N27.27 million.
He said the seizures included cars, rice, vegetable oil, second-hand clothes, frozen poultry products and general goods.
The spokesman added that two suspects were arrested for various offences during the period.
He urged Nigerians to desist from smuggling due to its danger to the economy.
“We need to come together to save our economy by avoiding smuggling and embracing legitimate trade.
“In the course of importing and exporting any product, all protocols must be followed and that includes paying levies and duties to the customs”.