Nigeria Customs Achieves Remarkable Revenue Growth at Murtala Muhammed Area Command in Six Months 

The Murtala Muhammed Area Command of Nigeria Customs, led by Comptroller Michael Toyin Awe, has achieved significant milestones in revenue generation and anti-smuggling activities, building on the successes of the previous year.

Since his appointment, Comptroller Awe has implemented strategies aligned with World Customs best practices, enhancing ease of business, facilitating trade, reducing cargo clearance times, and boosting revenue. 

From January to June 2024, the Command collected a total of N80.351 billion in Customs duties and other charges. This marks a substantial increase compared to the N38.707 billion collected during the same period in 2023, reflecting a 107.5 percent growth.

In addition to revenue gains, the Command recorded an export value of N266.655 million from January to June 2024, with a Free on Board (FOB) value of $204,597.07. 

Comptroller Awe, in a statement signed by Victor Ogagbor,

Superintendent of Customs and 

Public Relations Officer,

Murtala Muhammed Area Command, reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to sustaining and enhancing revenue generation in the second half of 2024. 

He emphasised the importance of stakeholder cooperation and the Command’s commitment to promoting ease of business and trade facilitation.

Awe expressed gratitude to the officers and men of the Murtala Muhammed Area Command for their dedication to combating smuggling and urged them to adhere strictly to engagement rules in their duties. 

He also thanked Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR and his management team for their support, as well as other security agencies and stakeholders for their continuous collaboration. 

He also appreciated the press for their objective reporting.