By Abisola Oluremi
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, says it generated over Two Billion Naira between February 1st and 27th, 2025.
The Comptroller, Mr Joseph Adelaja stated this at a news conference held at the Command Headquarters, Ikolaba, Ibadan.
Mr Adelaja explained that the impressive feat was a result of diligence and efficiency of officers in reducing tax evasion, and the use of advanced technology for data analytics, which enhanced monitoring of trade flows and identification of discrepancies
He noted that the Command seized some contraband goods including Foreign Parboiled Rice, Used tyres, Petroleum Motor Spirit, Used Clothes worth over One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira, duty paid value within two weeks.
Speaking further, the Comptroller, NSC Oyo/ Osun Command said there was strengthened collaboration with other security agencies to dismantle smuggling networks operating in the region.
My Adelaja resumed at the command on 7th February , 2025 after Dr Ben Oramalugo was transferred to another command
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