Stakeholders’ compliance contributed to Customs N2.1tn income – Official

The Space Controller of the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Babatunde Olomu, on Sunday mentioned the compliance of stakeholders contributed to the N2.1tn income generated in 2024 by the command.

That is because the command was recognised by the headquarters of the service over what was described as an “excellent efficiency.”

The command bagged three awards in areas of commerce facilitation, income era, and general excellence.

The awards have been offered to the Apapa Command through the 2024 Comptroller-Basic of Customs Awards Evening on Sunday.

Talking on the importance of the award, the Comptroller-Basic of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, mentioned: “It’s about exceeding expectations, displaying dedication to the nation, and demonstrating distinctive dedication to our nation’s pursuits. Tonight, we collect to have fun officers and stakeholders who’ve exemplified these qualities and extra.”

He additional emphasised a strategic shift in organizational tradition, shifting past the normal emphasis on punitive measures to recognizing distinctive service and celebrating excellence.

He added, “This strategic shift springs from our perception that optimistic reinforcement nurtures a extra dynamic, motivated, and high-performing workforce.”

Reacting to the awards, the Customs Space Controller of Apapa Port Command, Olomu, who additionally emerged because the Finest Customs Space Controller of the 12 months, attributed the success to his pragmatic management, resilience, and inclusive synergies.

Olomu expressed gratitude to the officers and males of the command for his or her contributions and dedication.

He acknowledged the Comptroller-Basic and the NCS administration for recognizing the dedication and sacrifices made by the command over the previous yr.

Olomu mentioned, “We sincerely recognize the Comptroller-Basic of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the administration of the NCS for this recognition. It’s a testomony to the teamwork and dedication of the officers and males of the command. I additionally thank our stakeholders for his or her excessive compliance degree, which considerably contributed to the N2.1tn credited to the command.”

He assured the CGC of the command’s unwavering dedication to surpassing expectations.