Tin Can Customs Generates N31.2billion Revenue in March Despite Ravaging COVID-19
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the Tincan Island port command of the Nigeria customs service collected a total of N31,210,006,189.8 in the month March.
Incidentally, the figure was higher than what was collected during the same period last year which was N25,990,013,289.84, indicating a difference of N5,219,992,904.96.
In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Mr. Uche Ejesieme, this revenue figure was possible as a result of the roadmap created by the Customs Area Controller, Mr Musa Baba Abdullahi on how to actualize the mandate of the Command as one of the epic areas for revenue generation.
Part of his strategy, according to the statement was the mobilisation of critical stakeholders through series of roundtables and consultations towards ensuring that trade facilitation was given a boost, in line with global best practices.
The Customs Area Controller at those parleys was said to have solicited the support of all parties in the Trade value chain, particularly on the issue of compliance with the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal Government and the need to adhere strictly.
The statement added that further to this was the removal of all manner of bureaucratic bottlenecks and obstacles which might hinder access to information and intervention in critical areas.
The statement reads: “This is exemplified in the open door policy of the customs area controller as well as establishment of Trade facilitation and Dispute Resolution Platforms for expeditious Resolution of Disputes arising from the various transactions.
“We are optimistic that all things being equal, the operational templates that has been put in place by the customs Area Controller, will surely lead to monumental Revenue collection.
“On the issue of the Global pandemic, we are glad to inform you that our Sensitization campaign on the subject, began with the news of the outbreak of the disease in Wuhan China in November 2019,following a circular from customs headquarters, which compelled customs commands to commence awareness and education on ways of containing the virus .
“Following the report of the Index case in Nigeria, the command began even more intensive and aggressive campaign, with the visit by the Zonal medical personnel of the service, led by Dr Bello, in collaboration with our Resident Medical personnel.
“Lectures were delivered on the safest measures which officers and stakeholders should adopt to keep safe. Participants were also advised to always maintain Social Distancing, use of Latex gloves, sanitizers and Regular handwashing,amongst other safety measures.
“Beyond all of this, the area controller directed the erection of signages at strategic places in the command ,that conveyed very salient information to Stakeholders on additional measures we have adopted to ensure the safety and health of our employees and other stakeholders”.
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