The Lagos Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a revenue collection of N459.8 billion between January and August this year.
Comptroller Olanrewaju Olomu, who until recently headed the command, made this known in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Abiola Abdullahi, in Lagos.
Olomu disclosed this during his valedictory address as he bowed out of service and handed over to a new leadership team at the command.
He commended the support of the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, and officers of the command for the successes recorded during his stay.
He said that they made him achieve steady revenue growth by building stronger partnerships with stakeholders, operators and sister agencies.
Olumoh said that he deepened the culture of professionalism and discipline within the command, while the service also carried out Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) in their host communities.
According to him, the command recorded significant increase in revenue generation due to supervision of the Free Zones and Port activities, stricter enforcement, compliance and stronger collaboration with key stakeholders.
“We have sustained a cordial and cooperative relationship with other sister agencies as well as port health through regular joint operations, intelligence sharing and coordinated enforcement activities.
The culture of professionalism and discipline among officers of the command was a hallmark of my administration.
Through continuous engagement, strict adherence to Customs procedures and collaboration with the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) and Customs Police Unit (CPU).
In the area of CSR, the Command made meaningful impact through the renovation of the Roman Catholic Primary School in Lekki,” Olumoh said.
He said that the initiative provided pupils with a more conducive learning environment, enhanced the school’s infrastructure and underscored the command’s commitment to community development.
He said that beyond improving facilities, the command also strengthened the bond between the service and the host community, while projecting the NCS initiative to advancing education and societal growth.
Olumoh noted that though his career in Customs had ended, the Service would continue to thrive under committed officers.
He urged personnel of the command to give maximum support to his successor, Mrs. Hauwa Abubakar, so that revenue performance in 2025 would surpass current records.
He also expressed appreciation to his family, colleagues, and the leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service for their guidance and cooperation throughout his career.
In her remarks, the new Customs Area Controller of the LFTZ command commended the excellent performance of her predecessor.
Abubakar pledged to build on the successes of Olumoh, and appreciated the comptroller-General for giving her the opportunity to stear the affairs of the command.
She sought the cooperation of all stakeholders, including the press, to make her tenure more successful with tremendous achievement.