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Apapa Customs Command Collects N39b, Exceeds Revenue Target

Apapa Customs Command Collects N39b, Exceeds Revenue Target

Apapa Command of the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) has surpassed its revenue target in the first quarter of this year as it realized the sum of N39 billion.

It was gathered that about N270billion was the target revenue for the whole customs service for 2008 as Apapa command is expected to generate thirty three percent of the total amount.

Specifically the Apapa command is expected to realise the sum of N68.64 billion.

However, through the doggedness and determination of the command it has already realised the sum of N39billion.

The command's Public Relations Officer, Dera Nnadi explained that the Customs Area Controller (CAC) in charge of the command, John Atteh is not leaving any stone unturned in his determined effort to consolidate the Federal Government's reform exercise.

The command's spokesman said Atteh in consolidating the reform exercise has placed the command on a good standing.

According to him, Atteh's focused leadership style has geared up the commands team who are not leaving any stone untouched at achieving success and discipline.


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