The outgoing Customs Area Controller (CAC), Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Command, Comptroller Muhammed Yusuf, said that the command surpassed its revenue target for the first quarter of the year.
Yusuf made the disclosure during his official handover to the new comptroller of the command in Lagos on Wednesday.
He said that the command had consistently surpassed its monthly revenue target of N12 billion in the first quarter of the year under his stewardship.
“We were given a N12 billion monthly target in 2024, but with the support of my dedicated officers, we are generating more than the slated target.
“We generated over N14 billion in January and February, while we generated over N16 billion in March.
“I always attribute my success to God because, for one to be a good problem solver, you have to be a good listener.
He urged the officer to extend the commitment given to him by the new incoming comptroller to enable customs to surpass the revenue target for the federal government.
Yusuf commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, for giving him the opportunity to serve his father’s land.
He also advised the comptroller to have a listing hearing and to always encourage the contributions of all officers.
He commended the media as well as the stakeholders for their support, which he said contributed to his success, adding that he prayed to hear good testimony after leaving the command.
In his acceptance message, the new CAC of the command, Comptroller Michael Awe, commended the outgoing CAC for being a team player.
Awe said that he would follow in his footsteps and work hard to ensure he surpasses the revenue target of the command.
He said he appreciated the outgone CAC tenacity and peaceful coexistence with officers as well as the stakeholders, adding that he built on the existing structure.
Awe urged officers to always operate within the guidelines and procedures of customs to enable them to excel in their operations.
The Deputy Comptroller, Revenue, Nyitamen Iortyer, described Comptroller Yusuf as an understanding boss, adding that his commitment improved the revenue collected in the command.
Iortyer said that in 2023, the command had the highest revenue collected, which was the highest revenue collected in the history of the command since inception.
He said that in spite of the economic crisis, the command was able to surpass the monthly target continuously from January to March.
Assistant Comptroller of Customs in the command, Mrs. CA Nwanchukwu, described Yusuf as a good and supportive boss to work with.
She said the comptroller supported her to tune her up and write it up into a book, which was published and made available to the customs library.
Nwanchukwu described Yusuf as a peacemaker and a team player.
She also wished the new comptroller a successful tenure, as she pledged on behalf of officers to double the support given to the former comptroller. (NAN)
