By Sandra Chukwunyere
The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of Nigeria customs service under the leadership of Comptroller Dauda Ibrahim Chana has achieved remarkable success in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations.
The command realized a total of N102,503,573,383.31 , representing an impressive 94% variance when compared to the record from last year.
A statement issued and signed by Chief Superintendent of customs and Public Relations Officer of the Command, Saidu Nurudeen said the command’s strategic approach to revenue collection, which integrates innovative policies, robust enforcement mechanisms, and available technology, has proven highly effective.
This approach, combined with enhanced border security operations according to the statement prevents smuggling and other illicit activities and 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.
The command has 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 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.
Meanwhile, The Customs Area Comptroller, Dauda Ibrahim Chana expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for their unwavering support.
He 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.
