Hyacinth Chinweuba
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Rtd Col Hammed Ali has offered explanation as to rise in revenue generation in August which hit N140.41bn and so far the highest monthly revenue collection.
The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller Joseph Attah in a statement said this was as a result of dogged pursuit for reform programmes.
He said the Service had pursued the mandate given to him based on Restructure, Reform and Raise Revenue very seriously, adding that he has not relented on efforts to meet up with expectations to contribute to the national economy.
Apart from realizing as much as N140.41bn in August, the Service had also effected seizures of 156,090 bags of smuggled rice; 15,632 sets of military wears, 489,000 ammunition, among others.
Ali said, “These positive harvests in the areas of anti-smuggling and revenue generation is a clear testimony of what can be achieved under a selflessly focused leadership.
“Ali therefore calls on Nigerians to support the Nigeria Customs Service by providing credible information that would help nip smuggling at the bud and generate needed revenue for national development.” Ali said