The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lagos Free Trade Zone Command, has announced that it generated ₦408.87 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026, representing a 28.85 per cent increase over the corresponding period of 2025, while also recording its highest-ever monthly revenue collection since the Command was established.
Speaking during the Command’s 2026 half-year media briefing recently, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Hauwa, disclosed that the Command collected ₦408,869,138,497.75 between January and June 2026, up from ₦317.32 billion recorded during the same period last year.
According to the Controller, the increase of ₦91.55 billion underscores the Command’s growing contribution to government revenue and reflects improved compliance by operators within the Lagos Free Trade Zones and the Lekki Deep Sea Port.
Comptroller Hauwa also announced that the Command recorded its highest monthly revenue collection since inception in June 2026, generating ₦87.1 billion.
“This historic achievement demonstrates the Command’s growing capacity and the increasing confidence of investors and stakeholders operating within the Free Trade Zones under our jurisdiction and the Lekki Deep Sea Port”, he said.
The Customs boss attributed the impressive performance to deliberate strategies focused on strengthening compliance, improving operational efficiency and maintaining robust stakeholder engagement.
According to the Controller, sustained dialogue, education and collaboration with investors, licensed customs agents, importers and exporters have encouraged voluntary compliance with customs laws while creating an enabling environment for legitimate trade.
Comptroller Hauwa also commended officers and personnel of the Command for their professionalism, discipline and dedication, noting that their commitment had strengthened public confidence in the operations of the Nigeria Customs Service.
The Controller further acknowledged the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, describing his vision and strategic direction as instrumental to the Command’s achievements.
The Controller also praised the collaboration of sister security and regulatory agencies operating within the Free Trade Zones and Lekki Deep Sea Port, saying the synergy had enhanced security and facilitated legitimate trade in line with the Federal Government’s economic objectives.
Reaffirming the Command’s commitment to trade facilitation, Comptroller Hauwa assured stakeholders that the Lagos Free Trade Zone Command would continue to promote transparency, professionalism and compliance with global best practices while improving the ease of doing business.
“As we look ahead to the second half of the year, we are determined to consolidate on these achievements, improve service delivery and surpass our performance targets without compromising our statutory responsibilities”, the Controller said.
The Controller also thanked the media for its continued support and urged journalists to sustain objective reporting of the Nigeria Customs Service’s reforms and achievements.