Commends CAC On Revenue, Anti Smuggling Efforts

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has hosted the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, on a work/familiarization visit during which he commended officers and men of the Command for their exceptional performance in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations and trade facilitation throughout the year 2025.

A media statement by the Public Relations Officer PRO of the Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs Isah Sulaiman, disclosed that  Zonal Coordinator’s visit was to acknowledge the operational challenges faced by the Command, appreciate its notable achievements and further boost the morale of officers who have consistently surpassed expectations, particularly in revenue collection where the Command exceeded its annual target.

The Command’s PRO,  stated that the ACG also lauded the Command’s sustained anti-smuggling efforts, especially the significant seizures of narcotics and other illicit substances including cocaine and tramadol, describing these interceptions as critical contributions to national security, public health and societal safety.

“The ACG emphasized that effective enforcement remains fundamental to creating a secure environment for legitimate trade to thrive” Isah said

While noting that the core responsibilities of the Service extend beyond revenue generation to include national security, public safety and trade facilitation, the Zonal Coordinator commended the Command for its effective inter-agency collaboration and urged officers to deepen cooperation with sister agencies, particularly in the deployment and promotion of trade facilitation tools that have positioned the Service at an upper-class operational rating.

The Zonal Coordinator further stressed the importance of integrity, reputational management, mentorship and capacity building within the Command. He urged senior officers to transfer knowledge and experience to younger officers while also drawing attention to the importance of officers’ welfare and health, disclosing that drug tests would be conducted across Commands and advising officers to remain health-conscious for effective service delivery.

In his presentation to the ACG, the Customs Area Controller, Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, expressed appreciation to the Zonal Coordinator for the timely and motivating visit as he reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining its performance in revenue generation, enforcement, trade facilitation, inter-agency cooperation and ethical conduct in strict adherence to the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023 and the policy thrust of the Comptroller-General of Customs.