Comptroller-General of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos-
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Port Command, Lagos, has generated a remarkable ₦747.07 billion in revenue between January and June 2025.
This represents a 29.85% increase compared to the same period in 2024, with a surplus of ₦171,719,786,247.68.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, in a statement said the revenue figure reflects a 98.03% performance against the command’s expected revenue target for the period.
The breakdown of revenue collection is as follows: January: ₦116.41 billion (up from ₦88.43 billion in January 2024); February: ₦103.25 billion (compared to ₦100.25 billion in February 2024); March: ₦128.27 billion; April: ₦145.02 billion; May: ₦128.45 billion; June: ₦125.68 billion (significantly higher than the ₦83.19 billion recorded in June 2024).
Onyeka also highlighted the command’s progress in trade facilitation, stating that it received 3,450 Single Goods Declarations under the new Bodogwu clearance system and successfully processed and exited 2,749 entries.
The command has also organized several online and physical trainings and workshops to provide firsthand knowledge to all stakeholders on the operations of the system.
The command recorded significant progress in its drive towards safeguarding the nation and her citizens from the threat of unwholesome items.
According to Onyeka, the command confiscated and handed over illicit drugs worth over N8,053,125,000.00 to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Additionally, the command uncovered arms and ammunition concealed in a 1x40ft container, which were handed over to the Department of State Services.
Onyeka emphasized the command’s commitment to upholding national security by safeguarding national borders.
