Coordinator in charge of Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service, Charles Orbih presenting a plaque to the Controller Tin-Can Island Command, Frank Onyeka
The Nigeria Customs Service has promised to surpass the sum of N6.1 trillion it was able to collect as revenue in 2024.
This is even as it disclosed that it would deploy new high powered technology to ensure that whatever revenue target it set for itself in 2025 is achievable.
Speaking at an event to mark the Internal Customs Day, held on Monday at Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A Charles Orbih, revealed that the Service will deployed high powered technology to achieve it’s 2025 revenue target
The event is with the theme, “Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, security, and Prosperity,
Orbih stated that the Service was currently working together – across departments, with international partners, and with other government agencies – to create stronger, more effective customs processes.
He stated that part of what is being done is consolidation which involves bringing resources, systems, and strategies into a unified, powerful approach that maximizes customs operational capabilities.
“Innovation drives us to adopt new technologies, develop creative solutions, and continuously improve how we serve Nigeria’s economic interests.
“Zone ‘A’ being the bedrock of the Nigeria Customs Service represents a critical economic gateway for Nigeria, embodying the strategic importance of the Service in connecting our nation with global markets. Hence, the need for us to get it right.
“To our esteemed leaders and decision makers, we call upon you to support our vision. Your strategic investment in our infrastructure, technological capabilities, and human capital is crucial. By empowering the Nigeria Customs Service, you directly contribute to national economic resilience, security, and global competitiveness.
“To our esteemed leaders and decision makers, we call upon you to support our vision. Your strategic investment in our infrastructure, technological capabilities, and human capital is crucial. By empowering the Nigeria Customs Service, you directly contribute to national economic resilience, security, and global competitiveness” he added.
Also speaking, the Controller Tin-Can Island Command, Frank Onyeka stated that the Nigeria Customs Service, on 26 of every year joins customs administrations worldwide to mark the International Customs Day,
“This year’s theme, “Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency,
Security, and Prosperity,” aligns closely with the Comptroller-General of Customs’, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR dsm FNIIA psc+ policy thrusts of Collaboration, Consolidation, and Innovation.
“Collaboration entails working together – across departments, with international partners, and with other government agencies – to create stronger, more effective customs processes.
“Consolidation involves bringing our resources, systems, and strategies into a unified, powerful approach that maximizes our operational capabilities. Innovation drives us to adopt new technologies, develop creative solutions, and continuously improve how we serve Nigeria’s economic interests” he said.
