The Customs Area Controller, Lagos Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) command, Olanrewaju Olomu, says the command generated a total revenue of N459.8 billion between January and August.

Mr Olumoh, a comptroller, said this in a statement by the command’s public relations officer (PRO), Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abiola Abdullahi-Lagos.

Mr Olumoh made the disclosure during his retirement speech and the handing over of the new leadership of 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.

Mr 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 a 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 a meaningful impact through the renovation of the Roman Catholic Primary School in Lekki,” Mr 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 advance education and societal growth.

“My journey in customs may have ended, but the Service remains eternal. The baton has been passed, and I am confident that the future of the Nigeria Customs Service is bright.

“As I step into retirement, I carry with me not only memories of services, but the assurance that I leave behind men and women who will continue to defend the honour of this noble Service.

“I urge officers to redouble the support and dedication to the newly deployed comptroller of the command, Mrs Hauwa Abubakar, to enable the service to surpass the 2025 revenue targets, ” he said.

Mr Olumoh thanked his family, colleagues, and the leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service for their support and cooperation.

‎In her remarks, the new Customs Area Controller of the LFTZ command, Hauwa Abubakar, commended the excellent performance of her predecessor.

Ms Abubakar pledged to build on the successes of Mr Olumoh and appreciated the comptroller-general for giving her the opportunity to steer the affairs of the command.

She sought the cooperation of all stakeholders, including the press, to make her tenure more successful with tremendous achievements.

(NAN)