Comptroller Wanidu Multafu, the Customs Area Controller, Ogun Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday said that the command generated N536 million in January.
Multafu made the disclosure at Idiroko, Ogun, during the visit of the Zone `A’ Coordinator of the NCS, Mr Eporwei Edike.
He said that he had ordered strict monitoring, adding that he had designated some officers to mount surveillance in some of the bush paths in the area, while some officers were designated to be at the checkpoints.
“We have porous border which has been affecting us in generating more revenue because the smugglers escape through the various routes in the area.
“We have appealed to the rice dealers in the area to form a group and clear the rice through the border station to avoid being seized,’’ Multafu said.
Multafu said he had closed the borders three times in the last few weeks and charged officers not to compromise on the directive of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Retired, Col. Hameed Alli on zero tolerance for smuggled products.
On his part, the zonal coordinator commended the command for their performance, especially in terms of revenue, in 2015 and urged them not to rest on their laurels. He also charged the officers to cooperate with the controller to enable them benefit from his experience.
“To achieve more success, you need to be more dedicated and committed to your duties and go after collecting every kobo as revenue.
“I am appealing to you to collaborate with traditional rulers and other government agencies for intelligence information assistance.
“Go back to your drawing board and strategies on how to top up your performance and assist government to meet up with its responsibilities,’’ Edike said.
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