Seventy percent of the Nigeria Customs Service’s revenue came from Lagos State, according to Comptroller General Adewale Adeniyi.
The Punch reported that he claimed that the Lagos State Government is planning new partnerships to boost the country’s overall economic growth and prosperity.
The CGC 2023 Conference, with theme “Leveraging Data Analytics for Secure and Efficient Trade Facilitation in Customs operations,” took place in Lagos on Thursday, where he made this statement.
Adeniyi claimed that forty percent of the nation’s Customs commands are located in Lagos.
“We have 40% of our commanders in Lagos, which generates over 70% of our monthly income. It represents the crucial part in the economic story of our magnificent country and is more than simply a spot on a map; it is the cornerstone of the Nigeria Customs Service.
“We anticipate that the combined strength of Lagos and Customs will motivate us to improve our operations and make a substantial contribution to the economic development of Nigeria as we work through today’s agenda,” Adeniyi stated.
The CGC claimed that the service had gone beyond its custom of policing borders to accommodate the constantly changing face of international trade.
“In this age of constant change, customs has developed into a crucial engine for economic growth and development. He continued, “Customs has become a shining example of adaptation and resilience, embracing technology and worldwide best practices with enthusiasm to stay at the forefront of its purpose and standing at the intersection of innovation and tradition.
The state would continue to make sure that “it has all the capability and capacity to be resilient, resourceful, and be the beacon that holds the nation together,” according to remarks made earlier by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
“We are really pleased with the structures Lagos and NCS have created. We wish to expand this space to give you a larger home. We wish to improve the surroundings for you,” he said.
