The Kaduna Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a strong performance in the last quarter of 2025, generating ₦14.69 billion in revenue between October and December, representing a 35 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024.
Speaking during a press briefing held on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, at Kabala Doki in Kaduna State, the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Command, Comptroller Sa’ad Hassan, said the achievement reflects the Command’s commitment to revenue generation, trade facilitation, and the protection of national economic security.
According to him, the Command generated ₦14,686,256,270.40 in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with ₦10,862,852,247.71 recorded in the same period of 2024, resulting in a revenue increase of ₦3.82 billion.
He attributed the improved performance to the diligence, professionalism, and dedication of officers and men of the Command, noting that their efforts ensured revenue targets were met and exceeded in line with national economic objectives.
A breakdown of the monthly collections showed sustained growth throughout the quarter. In October, the Command generated ₦5.16 billion, followed by ₦3.83 billion in November, while revenue surged to ₦5.69 billion in December. Hassan noted that the Command will continue to implement measures to strengthen revenue collection through enhanced synergy with other service units and sustained engagement with local and trading communities to ensure compliance with government fiscal policies.
He further explained that the revenue success was driven by effective motivation from Customs Service management, which boosted officers morale, as well as the continuous deployment of intelligence and reconnaissance by the Command’s monitoring and compliance teams.
The Controller commended the efforts of key units, including the Customs Intelligence Unit, Valuation Unit, and Customs Police Unit, whose prompt and coordinated actions contributed significantly to the Command’s achievements.
He said the performance aligns with the policy direction of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, whose leadership is anchored on consolidation, collaboration, and innovation. Hassan described the Comptroller General’s support as instrumental to the Command’s improved operational outcomes.
He called on factories, terminal operators, and traders to continue the timely payment of excise duties, import duties, and other statutory charges. He assured stakeholders of the Command’s unwavering commitment to its mandate as provided under the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, while appreciating the continued cooperation of stakeholders and sister agencies.
Hassan also expressed gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs and the Service Management for providing an enabling environment, and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining collaboration and synergy with stakeholders in Kaduna State in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities.