- The Nigeria Customs Service, Murtala Muhammed Area Command, MMAC, has generated N175.68 billion in revenue from January to October 2026.
Acting Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs GA Otunla stated this during a handover ceremony held at the Command’s conference room in Lagos.
Deputy Comptroller MD Mundi took over from Acting Assistant Comptroller-General , GA Otunla as the Acting Customs Area Controller.
Otunla, who has been elevated and posted as Acting Assistant Comptroller-General in charge of Human Resources Development, said the Command recorded a daily revenue collection of N6.2 billion on October 8, 2026, representing about 533 per cent of its daily target of N1.16 billion.
He attributed the revenue performance to measures aimed at blocking leakages, deploying cargo scanning technology, conducting thorough cargo examinations and adopting intelligence-driven risk management.
On anti-smuggling operations, Otunla said the Command intercepted illicit drugs, including cannabis sativa, Canadian Loud and 178 packages of Tramadol, as part of efforts to protect national security and public health.
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Otunla commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, the Service’s management, officers, sister agencies and stakeholders for their support during his tenure.
In his remarks, Mundi commended his predecessor for his achievements in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations, stakeholder engagement and maintaining a peaceful working environment.
He pledged to build on the achievements through improved revenue collection, stricter enforcement of Customs regulations and stronger collaboration with relevant security agencies.
“We shall intensify efforts towards revenue generation, block revenue leakages and ensure compliance with extant Customs laws and regulations. We shall also strengthen our anti-smuggling operations and collaboration with relevant security agencies,” Mundi said.
Facilitate Legitimate Trade
The new Acting Controller also promised to facilitate legitimate trade through efficient cargo clearance and reduced delays without compromising enforcement standards.
He said his administration would sustain engagement with importers, exporters, licensed Customs agents, airlines, cargo terminal operators and sister agencies to improve service delivery.
Mundi urged officers and men of the Command to uphold discipline, professionalism, integrity and accountability, stressing the importance of teamwork and respect for the chain of command.
He pledged to lead with fairness, transparency and a strong commitment to results.
