The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it generated ₦302,952,570,769.24 in revenue in October 2026, representing an increase of ₦20,161,430,521.84 over the ₦282,791,140,247.40 recorded in September.
The October collection represents a 7.13 per cent month-on-month increase and marks another revenue performance above the ₦300 billion threshold, following the Command’s record-breaking collection of over ₦323 billion in July 2026.
The Command also intercepted 437 sachets of Cannabis Sativa weighing 392.5 kilogrammes, with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦196.13 million, in two separate containers during the period under review.
These were disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday, November 5, 2026, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Isah Sulaiman.
According to the statement, the October revenue performance reflects the Command’s continued efforts to strengthen revenue generation and facilitate legitimate trade under the leadership of its Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu, who assumed office on September 29, 2026.
CSC Isah stated that since assuming duty, Comptroller Mu’azu has prioritised stakeholder engagement, operational efficiency, and improved service delivery in line with the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi’s policy thrust of Consolidation, Collaboration, and Innovation.
As part of the initiative, the CAC held a stakeholder engagement meeting on October 5, 2026, involving importers, exporters, licensed Customs agents, shipping companies, and terminal operators to address challenges affecting port operations.
The discussions focused on issues including delays in the issuance of Demand Notices, cargo clearance bottlenecks, and other operational concerns confronting port users.
Isah affirmed that the Comptroller had also embarked on courtesy visits to key stakeholders and strategic partners within the port community to strengthen institutional relationships and promote collaboration.
On trade facilitation, Mu’azu has intensified efforts to review and streamline the processing of Transire to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic bottlenecks, improve inter-departmental coordination, and reduce processing time without compromising compliance requirements.
He said that traders should not bear the consequences of avoidable administrative lapses and delays, stressing the need to identify operational challenges and adopt practical solutions to improve service delivery.
He also directed officers to ensure that cargo examinations are conducted strictly in line with established procedures and requisite documentation and authorisation.
The CAC cautioned against unwarranted, repetitive and unnecessary examinations capable of frustrating legitimate business transactions, urging officers to discharge their responsibilities promptly and professionally while safeguarding revenue and national security.
He explained that the measures are aimed at improving cargo clearance and turnaround time in accordance with the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
Mu’azu also disclosed that the Command’s anti-smuggling operations resulted in the interception of 437 sachets of Cannabis Sativa weighing a combined 392.5 kilogrammes in two containers.
The seized consignments comprised 162 sachets weighing 125 kilogrammes in container number MSKU0486747 and 275 sachets weighing 267.5 kilogrammes in container number TEMU6149358 with a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦196,131,606.82.
The CAC noted that the seizures were made through joint examinations with relevant sister agencies, highlighting the Command’s efforts to prevent the use of the nation’s maritime gateway for illicit trade.
The Command reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining revenue growth, strengthening enforcement, and deepening stakeholder collaboration to improve port operations while supporting legitimate trade and economic growth.
