The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi has solicited the support of Vice President Kashim Shettima for the NCS to achieve its N5trillion revenue target for 2024.
Adeniyi made the plea when he paid a thank-you visit to the Vice President at the State House on Friday.
The visit is to express gratitude to the Vice President for his attendance and delivery of a keynote speech on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the recently concluded 2023 CGC’s conference held in Lagos.
Adeniyi said the plea is geared towards enhancing revenue generation and further fortifying the economic contributions of the NCS.
During the conference, key issues and strategies for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) were deliberated, contributing to enhancing customs operations.
Comptroller General Adeniyi took the opportunity to provide Vice President Shettima with a comprehensive briefing on the outcomes and resolutions from the CGC’s conference.
The discussions covered a spectrum of topics related to customs activities, trade facilitation, and strategies to combat illicit trade.
The meeting also exemplified the commitment of the NCS to collaborative efforts with key stakeholders in the government and private sector.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, acknowledging the importance of Customs in national development, pledged continued support for the NCS towards achieving its mandate and commended the CGC for the initiatives undertaken.
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