Comptroller Oshoba Hits the Ground Running. …Sets New Record With #20.1 billion Collection in One Day

Comptroller Oshoba Hits the Ground Running.

…Sets New Record With #20.1 billion Collection in One Day.

By Joe Njoku,
Global Freight News.

Barely 24 hours after resumption of office, Comptroller EAO Oshoba, Customs Area Controller Apapa Premier Port Command, has started to implement his vow to build on the success of his predecessor.

The command achieved a collection of #20,156,077,098.56 on Tuesday 9th September barely 24 hours after resumption. The latest record breaking collection now stands as the highest daily revenue collection of any command in the Nigeria Customs Service using the B’Odogwu system.

This record has not only broken the existing #18 billion achieved by the command but has also confirmed the new CAC’s resolve to meet and surpass the revenue target set for the command as stated in his inaugural address on Monday.

Shortly after taken over, Comptroller Oshoba met with senior officers of the Command where he commended them for the great feats achieved in the past with a directive urging them to increase their tempo of productivity.

He therefore reminded that outstanding results area the real proof of hard work, dedication and uncompromising disposition to duty and that he believes they could do better than they did before his arrival.

On the recent #20.1 billion collection in a day, Comptroller Oshoba said it’s only the beginning of greater exploits and it’s not time for celebration because he foresees greater achievements for the flagship command of NCS under his watch.

Oshoba described B’ODOGWU as a necessity in the build up to a more modern and efficient customs administration in Nigeria with potential to strengthen the country’s position as Africa’s largest economy noted for trade facilitation.

According to him, ‘I commend my team and stakeholders for this great milestone of #20.1 billion collection in one day just 24 hours after I resumed here. It’s not the time to clap yet because clapping means removing your two hands from work to celebrate.

“Let’s leave the celebration and applause for days ahead when we shall have future achievements of surpassing targets, curbing any attempted smuggling or concealment and treating trade with productivity speed without compromising our integrity. I believe in action, which speak louder than words. We are all part of history as our collective efforts are resonating positively on the Nigerian economy. I urge my officers to keep the great work going and for the stakeholders, they should stay on the path of compliance,” he said.