Customs moves to boost revenue at Lagos Industrial Area

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lagos Industrial Area Command (LIAC), has vowed to deepen engagement with stakeholders to boost revenue.

The Customs Area Controller for the Command, Comptroller Sarah Wandinda, spoke during her maiden meeting with stakeholders.

Comptroller Wandinda, who recently assumed the Office of Customs Area Controller of LIAC, affirmed her commitment to facilitate trade with an open door to both officers and stakeholders.

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She said the focus of the Nigeria Customs Service and the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, is trade facilitation and revenue collection.

Therefore, the activities of LIAC shall be in line with the CGC’s policy thrust which encompasses collaboration, consolidation and innovation.

During a meeting held to strengthen collaboration with excise stakeholders for a better revenue drive in LIAC, she reiterated that she would work towards achieving enhanced, effective cooperation between the LIAC and excise traders on trade facilitation and excise regulation compliance.

The CAC reminded the attendees that LIAC’s responsibility is to supervise, collect and account for excise duty from factories producing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages produced within Lagos State.

The Lagos Industrial Area Command monitors the production processes, ensures compliance with excise regulations, and facilitates trade by providing necessary support and guidance to excise traders.