Customs: Ogun II Area Command Generates N7.58bn Revenue In October, Records 75% Increase
By MICHAEL-AZEEZ OGUNSIJI
ABEOKUTA – The Ogun II Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated ₦7.58 billion in revenue in October 2026, representing a 75 per cent increase in revenue collection.
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller (DC) Dennis Ituma, disclosed this during his maiden parade address at the Command Headquarters in Abeokuta, where he charged officers and men to sustain the revenue growth through discipline, professionalism, accountability and teamwork.
Ituma described the revenue performance as commendable, commending officers for their dedication and contributions to the achievement.
He urged them to sustain the positive trajectory by strengthening monitoring mechanisms, ensuring accurate declarations, preventing revenue leakages and exploring legitimate opportunities for improved revenue generation without compromising trade facilitation and national security.
The Acting Controller emphasised that revenue generation remained a collective responsibility that required diligence, integrity and commitment from all personnel.
As part of efforts to promote excellence and healthy competition, Ituma announced the introduction of the Comptroller’s Award for Outstanding Officers in the Command.
He said the award would recognise exceptional performance in trade facilitation, revenue generation, neatness and discipline, adding that a committee would be constituted to establish transparent and credible selection criteria.
The committee would also supervise and monitor factories under the Command to strengthen operational oversight, promote compliance with established procedures and provide necessary feedback and recommendations.
The Acting Controller announced plans to organise in-house training programmes, particularly in Excise Procedures and Free Trade Zone Procedures, to improve officers’ technical knowledge and operational competence.
He encouraged personnel to take advantage of the training opportunities and embrace continuous professional development to enhance efficiency in the discharge of their duties.
Ituma also reminded officers of the need to maintain accurate personal and payroll records, promptly address discrepancies through appropriate administrative channels and comply with regulations governing official movement and travelling with official passes.
He enjoined officers to demonstrate professionalism through their appearance, punctuality, comportment, respect for constituted authority and obedience to lawful instructions.
He warned that indiscipline, negligence and any conduct capable of bringing the Service into disrepute would not be tolerated, stressing that every officer, irrespective of rank or position, must adhere strictly to the Service’s rules and regulations.
Reaffirming his leadership vision, Ituma called on personnel to demonstrate responsibility, accountability and dedication, noting that every rank carried corresponding responsibilities.
He pledged to recognise excellence, promote professional development and strengthen discipline and integrity across the Command.
The Acting Controller expressed confidence that with unity, collective commitment and professionalism, the Ogun II Area Command would improve its operational efficiency and become a model of discipline and outstanding performance.
He urged officers to remain focused on the core mandates of the Nigeria Customs Service, particularly revenue generation, trade facilitation and suppression of smuggling, while safeguarding the nation’s economic and security interests.
