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Compt. Anani Blows Hot, Vows to Deal with Economic Saboteurs, as Tin Can Customs Collects N137.2bn Revenue in August
Felix Kumuyi, LOME President receiving a Thank You Plague from Comptroller J. Anani, CAC, TinCan Command, NCS
Following the recent series of offensive seizures emanating from TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service in the month of August, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Joseph Anani, under whose watch the seized items mostly consisting arms, ammunition, drones, others, has given stern warning to all forms of Economic Saboteurs to steer clear of the newly reinvigorated TinCan port, whose operations is now geared towards high level intelligence Profiling.
LOME President, Felix Kumuyi presenting Evergreen Award on behal of League to Comptroller Joseph Anani, CAC, TinCan Command, NCS
Comptroller Anani who made this disclosure when members of the new executive council of the League of Maritime Editors (LOME) paid him a courtesy visit on Tuesday, further warned that the Service will not tolerate the activities of economic saboteurs in the system.
He added that importers who fail to be compliant to trade regulations will have themselves to blame, while noting that the Command is determined to promote trade facilitation.
On the revenue collection mandate of the command, the no-nonsense CAC revealed that the Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated a total revenue of N137.2bn for the month of August only.
The figure, according to the Controller, Compt. Joseph Anani, represents over 70% of the monthly revenue target of the Command.
Anani however said that he operates an open-door policy as part of his efforts to ensure that all issues that lead to trade facilitation are addressed.
He appreciated LOME for the consistent and professional manner in which members have reported the activities of this Command.
“Your coverage has helped Nigerians to better understand the work we do, particularly our responsibilities in revenue generation, trade facilitation and, importantly, national security”, he said.
Group Photograph with TCIP Mgt
Anani added, “One area where we have seen this very clearly is in your reportage of the recent seizure of over 600 rifles by the Command. That seizure was not just another operational achievement; it was an incident with serious national security implications. We therefore sincerely appreciate the fact that you gave it the attention and prominence it deserved.
By reporting that seizure, you helped the public to appreciate the vigilance and commitment of our officers, as well as the sacrifices they make every day to ensure that dangerous and prohibited items do not find their way into our communities”.
President of League, Mr Felix Kumuyi, during the visit commended the Controller for his achievements since assuming office this year.
Kumuyi noted the massive seizures, including life threatening arms and illicit drugs recorded by the Command as well as impressive revenue collections over the months.
He told the Controller that the association is ready to collaborate with the Command as media professionals in publicizing its activities as has been the case in the past administrations in the port.
