Ogun Customs raised N15bn in four months – Controller

The Controller of Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun Area 11 Command, Bisi Alade, on Friday said that the command between January and April generated a total sum of N15,191,227,503.82.

Alade said that this revenue generation represents 40% increase when compared with N9,165,717,162.99k generated within same period last year.

He explained that while the total revenue generated as excise stood at N8.333.039.874.82 k the revenue from the free trade zone is N 7.164.777.965.00 k

The controller disclosed this at a briefing held at the command’s office in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.

Alade said that this achievement is a testament to the diligence, commitment, and professionalism of the officers and men of the command who have always worked tirelessly to ensure that the command exceeded its revenue targets.

He maintained that the leap in the revenue generation is also indicative of the command’s unwavering commitment to the economic growth and development of the nation Alade explained that “Through our strategic efforts and unified operations, the Ogun II Area Command has generated the sum of N15,191,227,503.82 as revenue collected between January and April, 2025.

Interestingly, this revenue represents about a 40% increase compared to the N9,165,717,162.99 recorded in the corresponding period of 2024”.

The Customs boss stated that the  command also discovered another unauthorised factory that was operating illegally and had been brought under excise control to further boost the revenue generation for the nation.

Reaffirming the command’s determination to surpass this revenue generation performance in the coming months, Alade said that he would continue to dialogue with the stakeholders and the local business community, forging partnership with relevant partners and discharging statutory responsibilities of enforcing compliance with government fiscal policy.

He added that his leadership at the command will always uphold the core mandate of the Customs Service in line with the policy thrust of Comptroller General, Bashir Adeniyi’s principles of consolidation, collaboration and innovation.

Alade applauded all the officers and men of Ogun II Area Command for their diligence, dedication, and professionalism urging them to remain committed to pursuing excellence at their various duty posts.