Customs unbundles Ogun command

Abiodun OBA |

The Nigeria Customs Service has unbundled its Ogun State Command, splitting it into two in order to enhance administrative efficiency and boost revenue generation.

The state Area Comptroller, Michael Agbara stated this during a Press briefing at the state headquarters, Idi-Iroko, Yewa South Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday.

Agbara pointed out that this development was arrived at during the Nigeria Customs Service Board at its 50th regular meeting held on 21st May, 2019.

With the split, Ogun now has two area commands — Ogun Area 1 and Ogun Area II, with different responsibilities.

To avoid friction, Ogun Area 1 will oversee the regulation and enforcement of all import, export and anti-smuggling related activities in the state with its headquarters at Idiroko while Ogun Area II will focus on the responsibilities of enforcing and regulating all Excise, Free Trade Zone and Parcel Post related activities.

The State Area Comptroller said, “It will interest you to know that the Management of Nigeria Customs Service has formally communicated a development directing the unbundling and creation of eight new Area Commands within the Service.

“Ogun Command is privileged to be among the beneficiaries, with a view to enhancing administrative efficiency and boosting revenue generation for the Service.”

He added, “The two brand new Area Commands in Ogun state are Ogun I and Ogun II Area Commands. Ogun 1 will have an area of coverage relating to regulation and enforcement of all import, export and anti-smuggling related activities in Ogun state with Headquarters at Idi-Iroko.

“While Ogun II Area Command will be saddled with the responsibilities of enforcing and regulating all Excise (industries under Excise control), Free Trade Zone and Parcel Post related activities in Ogun state with Headquarters at Abeokuta.

“This visionary development is based on the outcome of the Nigeria Customs Service Board at its 50th Regular meeting held on 21st May 2019”.