The newly redeployed Customs Area Controller, Muritala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Command, Compt. Micheal Awe, has resumed office, saying he will facilitate legitimate trade at the command.
Comptroller Awe took over from Comptroller Yusuf Mohammed at a brief handing-over ceremony at the Command’s headquarters, Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday.
Speaking during the handover, the newly deployed CAC, Compt. Awe, said he will facilitate legitimate trade as well as build on the successes of the immediate past controller, Compt. Yusuf.
However, he charged officers to be dedicated and diligent with their job, urging them to further understand the rudiments of their profession. “I appreciate the outgoing Comptroller for his versatility and dedication to duty.
However, as he said, peace is very important vis-a-vis revenue, but I assure you I will build on existing structures, and I aim to surpass them. “To our officers, we need to understand the job very well.
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Please let’s read the books and maintain discipline, and by doing so, the sky will be the limit for everyone,” he said. Speaking earlier, the outgoing CAC, Compt. Yusuf Mohammed, said the command generated N45.23 billion from importers at the Airports between January to March 2024. According to Compt.
Yusuf, in 2023, the command generated N90.43 billion at the end of the year through hard work and due diligence of officers of the command. The outgoing Compt. also demanded support from officers of the command for the newly appointed Comptroller to meet and surpass his revenue target.
“I want to thank Almighty God for his numerous mercies, for protection, and the wisdom to steer the wheel of this command. The last one year, seven months haven’t been easy, and to the glory of God, we surmounted the challenges. We were able to meet our 2023 target as we made over N90 billion at the end of the year. ”
Also, the MMIA command is known to be tough, but to the glory of God, we were able to surmount the challenges. Also, to solve problems, one must be a good listener,” Compt. Yusuf stated. Soliciting support for Compt. Awe, Yusuf said, “please, give him the same support you gave me.
It’s not about Compt. Yusuf but about the Customs service, and now that there is stability in forex, revenue will increase.” He further advised Compt. Awe to have a listening ear, “also, if officers give advice, kindly listen to it and ensure you maintain peace in the environment,” he stated.