- The NCS also reported 105 seizures of narcotics and illicit drugs in 2024.
- Adeniyi spoke at the celebration of International Customs’ Day with the theme: “Customs delivering on its commitment to efficiency, security and prosperity”. He said the choice of this year’s theme perfectly encapsulated the foundational mandates of the NCS.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded significant seizures of animal/wildlife products and illegal timber trade, valued at N5.93 billion, according to Comptroller-General Wale Adeniyi.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Adeniyi highlighted the NCS’s efforts to combat illicit trade and protect Nigeria’s natural resources.
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As part of its intensified response to evolving narcotics-related threats, the NCS also reported 105 seizures of narcotics and illicit drugs in 2024.
Adeniyi spoke at the celebration of International Customs’ Day with the theme: “Customs delivering on its commitment to efficiency, security and prosperity”. He said the choice of this year’s theme perfectly encapsulated the foundational mandates of the NCS.
“These core responsibilities – facilitating legitimate trade, securing our national borders, and fostering economic growth – form the bedrock of our operations.
Our strategic approach harmoniously balances trade facilitation with robust security measures, directly contributing to Nigeria’s economic advancement.
“The Service’s unprecedented achievement of N6.1 trillion in revenue collection, coupled with significant security interventions, exemplifies our practical commitment to these mandates.”
In pursuit of the Service operational efficiency, Adeniyi said the organisation recorded significant strides in modernising its processes and procedures. According to him, “our commitment to efficiency is evidenced by several key achievements over the years.
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Notably, the successful implementation of the advanced ruling system, providing binding decisions on classification and valuation before shipment arrival, thereby reducing clearance delays and disputes, is one of the resent reference to our efforts to deliver efficiency.
