The Apapa customs command reported huge revenue collection for eleven months. Area Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba announced the figure at a year-end event. The command collected over two point six trillion naira. This marks a significant increase compared to the same timeframe the previous year. Oshoba credited automation, better compliance, and port ecosystem cooperation for the growth.
Key initiatives like the Authorized Economic Operator program and a unified management system drove efficiency. The command also simulated a new cargo scanner to speed up inspections. Enforcement actions led to seizures of drugs, weapons, and expired products. Officials warned against false declarations while preferring voluntary compliance.
Senior customs officials and a police representative spoke at the forum. They urged stakeholders to deepen their partnership and adherence to laws in the coming year. A traditional leader and a freight association founder also praised the command's work. The event included awards for various terminal operators, agencies, and individuals.
A lifetime achievement award was given to the national president of the Customs Officers' Wives Association, Kikelomo Adeniyi. Her recognized work includes women's vocational training, widow support, and environmental sustainability projects. The gathering observed a moment of silence for a deceased officer. The overall message focused on continued collaboration and reform for a competitive port.
Key initiatives like the Authorized Economic Operator program and a unified management system drove efficiency. The command also simulated a new cargo scanner to speed up inspections. Enforcement actions led to seizures of drugs, weapons, and expired products. Officials warned against false declarations while preferring voluntary compliance.
Senior customs officials and a police representative spoke at the forum. They urged stakeholders to deepen their partnership and adherence to laws in the coming year. A traditional leader and a freight association founder also praised the command's work. The event included awards for various terminal operators, agencies, and individuals.
A lifetime achievement award was given to the national president of the Customs Officers' Wives Association, Kikelomo Adeniyi. Her recognized work includes women's vocational training, widow support, and environmental sustainability projects. The gathering observed a moment of silence for a deceased officer. The overall message focused on continued collaboration and reform for a competitive port.
