By Miriam Humbe
The Kano/Jigawa Area Command under Nigeria Customs Service’s Comptroller Dauda Ibrahim Chana achieved remarkable success in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations in the past year, 2024.
CSC Saidu Nuruddeen, the Public Relations Officer, Kano/Jigawa Area Command disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday for the Customs Area Controller.
The Command realized a total of N102,503,573,383.31, representing an impressive 94% variance when compared to the record from the previous year.
The Command’s strategic approach to revenue collection, which integrated innovative policies, robust enforcement mechanisms, and available technology, had proven highly effective.
This approach, combined with enhanced border security operations that prevented smuggling and other illicit activities, had fortified the integrity of the revenue collection system.
Moreover, effective stakeholder engagement, including collaboration with local communities, businesses, and international partners, had fostered trust and cooperation.
These concerted efforts culminated in significant and sustained revenue growth, thus consolidating the command’s pivotal role in economic development and national security.
The Command also realized a total of N235,290,320 as duty paid value from its intensified anti-smuggling operations, making notable seizures, including:
*Over 136x50kg bags of foreign parboiled rice, 238 cartons of spaghetti, macaroni and couscous; 534 cartons of foreign non diary creamer milk, 210 kg of kola nuts and about 552 bales of second hand clothing.
*191 blocks of compressed blue cannabis handed over to the NDLEA.
*74,870 tablets of Tramadol hydrochloride tablet and 280 blocks of Indian Hemp also handed over to the NDLEA
*5,066 Cartons of foreign GIV Soap and 58 pieces of used tires.
*A total of 1,290 packs of expired/fake pharmaceutical products which were handed over to NAFDAC
*1 sack of 750 pieces of Otrivin bottle of 15ml each was handed over to NAFDAC.
*The Command also intercepted 2,231kg of pangolin scales earlier and then followed up with 2,179 kg, and arrested one suspect in Mubi, Adamawa State, in a joint operation with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The combined total stands at 4,410 kg of Pangolin scales arrested.
The Command also fostered strong relationships with sister security agencies, leading to collaborative efforts in addressing security challenges, coupled with a proactive engagement with terminal operators, licensed agents, and market associations has facilitated trade and improved compliance.
Customs Area Controller, Dauda Ibrahim Chana expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for their unwavering support.
Chana also acknowledged the profound contributions of sister security agencies and critical stakeholders in achieving these impressive results.
The Kano/Jigawa Area Command remains committed to its core mandate of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and border security.
The Command will continue to strive for excellence and contribute to the overall growth and development of the nation.
