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Customs Generates N903bn Revenue
The Comptroller General
of Customs (CGC), Hammed Ali disclosed that the Nigeria Customs Service generated a sum of N903 billion in 2015, out of the targeted N954 billion set for the outfit by the Federal Government.
Ali who made this known in a chat with journalists after decorating newly promoted officers in Abuja, alledged that the restriction order on forex by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on the importation of 41 items was responsible for the shortfall of N250 billion recorded last year.
He assured that the service will surpass its target in 2016, as they have put all machineries in motion to achieve set target, saying “I hope also that government will once again look at those policies and see how they can be fine tuned.”
The Customs boss expressed optimism that no matter what, the 2016 target will be achieved following assurance during his familliarisation visit and tour to various commands, where he enjoined officers and men to redouble their efforts as well as help the agency correct the bad impression by the public.
Ali further stated that he had charged the newly promoted officers to rededicate themselves to hardwork and commitment to nation building through efficient and effective service delivery.
He said their promotion was purely on merit devoid of lobbying and external influence, adding that they should strive and live up to expectation to justify their new ranks.
“We must deliver on our mandate and work towards making 2016 the best year in the Nigeria Customs Service.
My mission is to make sure we clean ourselves of all the bad impression that we carry along, my mission is to ensure that we meet all the mandate set for us by the government and I believe that all of you will have no other mission than to fall in with that and make sure that 2016 is put on the record as one of the best years of the NCS.