Customs, Rep Collaborate On Economic Growth, Security

The Industrial Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen security, foster economic growth and build a brighter future for the Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency, Lagos State.

When the member representing the constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon.George Olawande, paid her a courtesy visit, the customs area controller, Odeworitse Rebecca, said the command will collaborate with the constituency in accordance with the comptroller-general of customs, Bashir Adeniyi’s policy thrust.

According to Odeworitse, the command is working diligently to facilitate trade, generate revenue, and identify new factories for excise control.

“The command is responsible for supervising, collecting, and accounting for excise duty from factories producing excisable goods. We work diligently to facilitate trade, generate revenue, and identify new factories for excise control. Therefore, all corporate social responsibilities (CSR) regarding community development are forwarded to the headquarters for approval of the CGC.

“The Lagos Industrial Area Command’s doors are opened and fully prepared to collaborate with our stakeholders to strengthen security, foster economic growth and build a brighter future for the constituency in accordance with the CGC’s policy thrust.

Close collaboration between stakeholders and security agencies is essential for sustainable development.”

However, the CAC said in accordance with the World Customs Organization (WCO) theme for 2024 International Customs Day (ICD) celebration ‘Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose’, further stated that, the Lagos Industrial Area Command shares in the constituency’s belief and dedication to the community.

She further called for closer collaboration and continued partnership in ensuring the effective and efficient operations of the Service in Festac Town.

Speaking earlier, Hon.Olawande said he was on a collaboration tour to security agencies within the constituency towards community development of the constituency.

He, however, sought to strengthen the security architecture of the constituency, hence, the visit to the NCS Command in Festac town to discuss issues of infrastructural collaboration towards installing solar energy systems all over the constituency.

He said, “I am for everybody; your challenges are my challenges.” He also requested for the support of the CAC towards the successful installation of the solar energy system project of the constituency.