The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport has exceeded its revenue target for 2024, generating a total of N71.6 billion. This marks a significant achievement for the command, surpassing its initial target of N56.861 billion.
Customs Area Controller (CAC) Effiong Harrison made the announcement on Friday, expressing his delight over the record-breaking revenue. He described the N71.6 billion generated as the highest-ever revenue in the history of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command.
According to Harrison, the command’s 2024 performance represents an outstanding 20% increase over its target, with a revenue boost of N14.77 billion. He further highlighted that July 2024 was a standout month, with the command achieving its highest-ever monthly revenue of N12 billion.
“The command exceeded its annual revenue target of N56,861,094,269.07 by generating N71,633,687,108.84,” Harrison stated. “This represents a 20% increase, amounting to N14,772,592,839.27.”
Harrison also compared the command’s performance between 2023 and 2024, noting a significant improvement of N41.1 billion, with 2024 revenue growing by 135% from N30.5 billion in 2023.
He expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, and his management team for their unwavering support. Harrison also acknowledged the vital contributions of stakeholders and other government agencies, recognizing them as key partners in the success of the command.
Looking ahead, Harrison expressed optimism that the command would continue to achieve even greater milestones in 2025, as it works to fulfill its core mandates.
