The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command, generated N100.98 billion revenue from January to June 2023.
The command also processed 45,626.39 metric tons with of exports with free onboard value of N3.02 billion in the first half of the year.
According to a statement issued on Thursday, the command also said it seized 2x40ft containers with duty paid value of N10.48 million.
The seized containers, marked ACLU9664782 and ACLU9715690, were loaded with 2,598 pieces of used motor tyres, 18 pieces of used washing machines, fridges, used mattresses and other used household items.
Imported vehicles, according to a statement released on Thursday, can now be cleared at the command within three hours.
“I am pleased to acknowledge that increased levels of compliance on the part of NCS officers, sister government agencies, terminal operators, importers and agents have made us the fastest for exiting imported vehicles from customs control.
“This should be seen as a major point of discouragement for those who attempt to smuggle cars into the country that face the risk of outright seizure and forfeiture.
“PTML has shown the fastest record in achieving this within three hours where there is flawless compliance.
“We are going to continue to sustain and improve upon this feat by promoting ease of doing business and trade facilitation.
“With the strategies we have put in place, I can assure that our revenue collection for the second half of 2023 will surpass the N100.9 billion collected in the first six months of this year,” the commands Area Controller, Comptroller Saidu Abba Yusuf, said.
He solicited the cooperation of all stakeholders and advised traders using PTML to maximise the trade dispute resolution mechanism put in place for seamless customs operation.
