The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Port Command, recorded an outstanding revenue performance in 2025, generating a total of ₦2,930,508,827,110.32 (Two Trillion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Billion, Five Hundred and Eight Million, Eight Hundred and Twenty-Seven Thousand, One Hundred and Ten Naira, Thirty-Two Kobo).
This represents a significant increase of ₦573,295,266,571.10 over the ₦2,357,213,560,539.22 collected in 2024, reflecting a 24.32 per cent growth. The achievement further consolidates Apapa Command’s status as the nation’s foremost revenue-generating port.
The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, attributed the impressive performance to strong leadership, disciplined personnel, and the strategic deployment of technology under the guidance of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. He also lauded compliant stakeholders whose adherence to lawful trade practices played a vital role in driving revenue growth.
A key factor in the success was the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), also known as B’Odogwu, which significantly improved transparency, efficiency, and accountability in cargo clearance operations. In addition, regular performance reviews and timely revenue recovery actions helped to strengthen collections.
In furtherance of trade facilitation, the Command intensified stakeholder sensitisation following the rollout of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme and expanded the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative to ensure faster processing and release of compliant cargo. Preparations are also at an advanced stage for the deployment of the FS6000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive inspection technology capable of scanning up to 200 containers per hour.
On the enforcement front, the Command recorded notable successes with the interception of 53 containers laden with illicit drugs and prohibited items, including cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol, and expired pharmaceuticals.
The seizures had a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦12,632,239,303.00. Some of the intercepted consignments were handed over to relevant agencies such as the NDLEA and NAFDAC for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Looking ahead, Oshoba expressed confidence that the Command would achieve even greater revenue milestones in 2026. He noted that deeper implementation of B’Odogwu, AEO, and OSS, alongside strengthened intelligence-led enforcement and enhanced collaboration with sister agencies, would further boost performance.
He also reassured stakeholders of sustained engagement with terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, haulage operators, and the media to promote transparency, compliance, and seamless trade operations at the nation’s busiest port.