He said: “We (customs) have not received the 2016 revenue target from the budget office yet, but we normally set a target for ourselves and we are looking at the N1 trillion for 2016
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Two months ago, Ali had approved the removal of the restriction placed on importation of Rice through land borders
He said there was the need for them to be of good conduct and show professionalism while carrying out their duties
He said the Service would henceforth ensure full enforcement of laws against smuggling, adding: “We will arrest, prosecute any person that goes out to smuggle no matter how highly placed
On rice importation, the CG said the Service would not reduce duty being charged on imported rice until when the Federal Government directed it to do so
“The Customs knows where you can put in your best so we will post you there instead of where you will be loyal to somebody at the detriment of the service
Ali told newsmen that he was rather holding meetings with stakeholders to strategise on how to achieve better service delivery in the country
Among those affected in the exercise as earlier reported by The Eagle Online are five Deputy Comptrollers-General of Customs, who had given notification to Ali for voluntary disengagement
He called for synergy among maritime agencies to ensure that imports and exports were properly documented.
He said as commercial regulator of ports in the country, the Council should collaborate with the Nigeria Customs Service