The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it recorded a total of N102,503,573,383,31 revenue in 2024.
This represents a 94 per cent variance when compared to the revenue it collected in 2023.
The command said it also realised a total of N235,290,320 as Duty Paid Value (DPV) from its intensified anti-smuggling operations through notable seizures.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, CSC Saidu Nuruddeen disclosed this in a statement made available to Thelensng on Thursday.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Dauda Ibrahim Chana explained that the command’s strategic approach to revenue collection, which integrates innovative policies, robust enforcement mechanisms, and available technology, has proven highly effective.
He stated further: “This approach, combined with enhanced border security operations that prevent smuggling and other illicit activities, has fortified the integrity of the revenue collection system.
“Moreover, effective stakeholder engagement, including collaboration with local communities, businesses, and international partners, has fostered trust and cooperation.
“These concerted efforts have culminated in significant and sustained revenue growth, thus consolidating the command’s pivotal role in economic development and national security”.
Commenting on the seizures made, CAC Chana said the Command intercepted 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.
Others are: 191 blocks of compressed blue cannabis; 74,870 tablets of Tramadol hydrochloride tablet and 280 blocks of Indian Hemp all handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency; as well as 5,066 cartons of foreign GIV soap and 58 pieces of used tires.
Similarly, the command seized a total of 1,290 packs of expired/fake pharmaceutical products and one sack of 750 pieces of Otrivin bottle of 15ml each, which have all been handed over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.
The command revealed that it had earlier intercepted 2,231kg of pangolin scales, and then followed up with 2,179 kg, while arresting one suspect in Mubi, Adamawa State during a joint operation with the Wildlife Justice Commission.
The combined total stands at 4,410 kg of Pangolin scales.
According to Comptroller Chana, the command also fostered strong relationships with sister security agencies, leading to collaborative efforts in addressing security challenges.
He noted that proactive engagement with terminal operators, licensed agents, and market associations also played a major role in trade facilitation and improvement in compliance.
The CAC thanked the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for their unwavering support, while also acknowledging the contributions of sister security agencies and critical stakeholders in achieving these impressive results.
He said the Kano/Jigawa Area Command remains committed to its core mandate of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and border security.
Chana added that the command will continue to strive for excellence and contribute to the overall growth and development of the nation.
