The Apapa Customs Command has realised N165.7billion in the half year of 2017, which represents 49.06 percent collection on target for the year.
This was made known through a document issued by the Public Relations Officers of the Command, Ijeoma Nwala.
Nwala added that Apapa, which is the premier port has maintained its lead as the highest revenue collector in the Service. He said, “Comparatively, the revenue profile of the Command has increased by N44.7billion, representing 27.01percent growth over the previous year.
“The total amount collected in the corresponding period from January to June 2016, was N120.9billion, which was 31.48percent collection on target for last year. To sustain the increase in generation collection, we are calling on all officers of the Command to desist from activities that could impede on the ease of doing business initiative. We enjoined all importers, agents and other stakeholders at the ports to ensure total compliance to all extant laws on cargo clearance procedures.” (Vanguard)
