By Feyisola Adeyeha
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated a revenue of ₦14,745,741,806.05 and made a seizure of smuggled and prohibited goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦2,531,091,846.00.
Acting Customs Area Controller of the Command, Moses Adewole, stated this during a press briefing at the Command’s headquarters, highlighting the intensified surveillance and enforcement strategies across all areas of responsibility.
These efforts, he said have yielded significant results in the interception of prohibited and smuggled goods in line with the provisions of Section 245 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. The seizures occurred at different locations across Oyo and Osun States through credible intelligence and coordinated patrol operations.
On revenue generation, Adewole disclosed that the Command generated a total sum of ₦14,745,741,806.05K, representing a 46.22% increase compared to the same period last year.
Adewole issued a stern warning to smugglers and economic saboteurs that the Oyo/Osun Area Command will not relent in its efforts to curb illegal activities, emphasising the Command’s commitment to enforcing government fiscal policies and protecting the nation’s economy.
He appealed to members of the public to support the Nigeria Customs Service by providing timely and useful information that will aid operations, stressing that compliance with import and export regulations remains the best approach to avoid sanctions.
The Command reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and integrity in the discharge of its duties, commending the media for enhancing public awareness through accurate and timely reporting.
Adewole expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his Management Team for their unwavering support and strategic guidance, as well as traditional rulers for their continuous support in promoting lawful trade and discouraging smuggling within their domains.
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