The achievements of the commission over the past nine months show that it is possible to achieve success in the face of challenges. - ecc

The achievements of the commission over the past nine months show that it is possible to achieve success in the face of challenges.

The Customs Commission is reviewing the work done in the last nine months of the 2014 fiscal year in Bischoftu city.

In his opening remarks at the review forum, Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, Mulugeta Beyene, said: He said effective work has been done in all sectors during the last nine months of this budget year.

He said the work done in support of export trade, revenue collection, prevention and control of smuggling is promising.

According to Mulugeta, some of the branches in the northern part of the country have ceased to function completely while others have partially ceased to function. He said the achievements of the past nine months are indicative of the challenges that can be overcome.

The commission has collected 103 billion birr in the last nine months and seized 3.5 billion birr worth of contraband items.

Revenue collection increased by 22.8 percent compared to the same period last year.

The mission plans to collect 154 billion birr in fiscal year 2014 and is expected to collect 51 billion birr in the remaining three months.

The mission plans to collect 154 billion birr in fiscal year 2014 and is expected to collect 51 billion birr in the remaining three months.

The review forum will last for two days and will be attended by Minister of Revenue Lake Ayalew, Deputy Commissioners of Customs, Directors, Branch Managers and other officials.