“Task Officers On New Customs Service Act”

The Seme Commanded of the Nigeria Customs Service led by Comptroller Dera Nnadi, mni, has honoured and reward gallant dedicated officers of the Command  for their efforts and dedication to duty which has translated to spectacular seizures and Revenue at the Command.

Addressing officers and men of the Command during a routine parade, Customs Area Controller, CAC, of the Command, Comptroller Dear Nnadi, mni, thanked them and informed of the development in the Service and within their immediate environment as well as appreciates his officers for their conduct and achievements.

In appreciation for job well done,  all officers who were part of fake $6 million currency seizure, fake International Passports and the seizure of donkey skin worth N10 million were appreciated and rewarded for the efforts and contributions to successes recorded at the Command.

According to the CAC “I want to commend all of you for a job well done, for keeping the command as the epitome of good behaviour, congratulations”. It is your tenacity that has been helping us, we have made tremendous seizures that have been globally acclaimed”, he added.

“In terms of revenue, I will also congratulate you. We have done so much in not only securing the border, but we have also been able to raise revenue; as of yesterday our revenue has risen to over N1.159billion”, he said.

“This is a tremendous achievement considering that our target for the year is N1.996 billion. What it means is that we have done far above half of our expected revenue target when we are just starting the second half of the year. I am very proud of you for your commitment and doggedness”, he explained.

Comptroller Nnadi urged Officers to acquaint themselves with the new Customs Act 2023, as sensitization for stakeholders will soon commence.

“Every Officer should know about the new Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, we have been used to Customs & Excise Management Act (CEMA), so the transition to the new Act is going to be a very difficult one if you do not study it, you cannot intervene in any Customs process if you do not know the law backing you”, he said.