{"id":1298,"date":"2026-03-05T17:51:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsemperormagazines.com.ng\/news\/?p=1298"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:51:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:51:19","slug":"oyo-osun-customs-bolsters-ties-with-batn-royalty-in-quest-for-revenue-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsemperormagazines.com.ng\/news\/oyo-osun-customs-bolsters-ties-with-batn-royalty-in-quest-for-revenue-boost\/","title":{"rendered":"OYO\/OSUN CUSTOMS BOLSTERS TIES  WITH BATN, ROYALTY IN QUEST FOR REVENUE BOOST"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Ambrose Obioma Okehi (News Emperor)<\/p>\n<p>The Oyo\/Osun Customs Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service is ramping up collaboration with key stakeholders within it&#8217;s area operation to drive revenue growth and promote legitimate trade. <\/p>\n<p>The ever committed Acting Customs Area Controller, DC Wale Moses Adewole, in a bit to seel the ongoing partnership, led a delegation to British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) and the Alaafin of Oyo&#8217;s palace, emphasizing the importance of such  partnership in achieving these goals.<\/p>\n<p>At BATN,  the CAC who was warmly received by the Director of Operation, Mr. Hasnain Ishtiaq, commended the company&#8217;s significant contribution to revenue through excise duties and pledged continued support for effective revenue collection. He highlighted the command&#8217;s commitment to facilitating legitimate trade and protecting the nation&#8217;s borders. BATN&#8217;s Director of Operations, Hasnain Ishtiaq, assured the command of the company&#8217;s commitment to compliance and cooperation, recognizing the Customs&#8217; role in promoting economic development.<\/p>\n<p>In a press statement issued by the command as signed the Command&#8217;s Public Relations Officer, Akintola Abdulmalik, an  it says that the Assistant Superintendent of Customs,  ASC on behalf of the the CAC, says the visit to the Alaafin of Oyo&#8217;s palace aimed to solicit for the monarch&#8217;s support in sensitizing the community on the dangers of smuggling and promoting lawful economic activities.<\/p>\n<p>On his own , the Alaafin pledged the palace&#8217;s backing, recognizing the Customs&#8217; efforts in safeguarding the nation&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, DC Adewole reaffirmed the command&#8217;s commitment to strengthening partnerships with stakeholders, traditional institutions, and the public to enhance revenue generation, promote legitimate trade, and support Nigeria&#8217;s economic prosperity. The command&#8217;s initiatives are expected to boost revenue collection and facilitate trade, contributing to the nation&#8217;s economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>The Oyo\/Osun Customs Area Command&#8217;s efforts demonstrate its dedication to collaboration and revenue growth, setting a positive tone for the region&#8217;s economic development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Ambrose Obioma Okehi (News Emperor) The Oyo\/Osun Customs Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service is ramping up collaboration with key stakeholders within it&#8217;s area operation to drive revenue growth and promote legitimate trade. 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