The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) collected N1.172 trillion in revenues from Apapa Port in 2023.

Area Controller of the NCS at the ports, Comptroller Babajide Jaiyeoba, made the declaration on Wednesday, January 10, in Lagos during the decoration of newly-promoted officers and men of the command.

He noted that the officers decorated on Wednesday contributed immensely to attaining the revenue collection.

“When I assumed duty in September 2023, I discovered that we were far from realising our revenue collection target; so we thought out strategies on the way forward.

“We embarked on daily strategic meetings and these officers who were part of the team as terminal or sectional heads pushed to ensure we met the target.

“That is why we are honouring them today,” he said.

Jaiyeoba appreciated the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGS), Mr Adewale Adeniyi, for his interest in the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service.

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He noted that when Adeniyi became head of the NCS in June 2023, he promised that its officers and men would get their promotions when due and the promise was kept.

“Today, I am expressing my gratitude to the CGC for this and also commend officers and men of the service, especially those of Apapa Command for their contributions to the service.

“Promotion does not come from anybody but from God and from hard work in active service. Promotion means more work. So more is required of you,’’ he told the promoted officers.

Jaiyeoba enjoined those not promoted not to despair, but to be more dedicated to their jobs as there was always another chance for promotion.

“With this promotion, more is expected from us in terms of revenue collection because soon, revenue target will be issued and we should understand that the target will increase,’’ he said.

Seventy-four officers were promoted at the Apapa Command on Wednesday.

The Star