The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it recorded revenue of ₦323 billion in July 2026, the highest monthly figure ever recorded by the Command.
The landmark performance highlights the strong results achieved under the leadership of the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, who earlier guided the Command to another record haul of ₦304 billion in October 2025.
Comptroller Oshoba disclosed this during the monthly meeting with Deputy Comptrollers of Terminals and Unit Heads held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
He attributed the record revenue collection to the combined impact of policy support, operational reforms, and improved compliance across the Command.
The CAC commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the Service management team for their commitment to the ongoing modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service.
“We recognise and acknowledge the CGC’s devotion and dedication to the modernisation project of the Nigeria Customs Service. The management team has introduced several innovations that have streamlined our activities and given us clear direction,” he said.
Comptroller Oshoba noted that the reforms are already delivering measurable results. He highlighted the improved performance of the B’Odogwu system, which had earlier faced challenges but has since been enhanced and is now producing strong outcomes.
He also commended the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) initiative for accelerating cargo clearance and delivery time, creating a more predictable business environment that encourages legitimate importation.
“Another important development is the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) framework, which currently has more than 200 beneficiaries. This has positively impacted the revenue profile of the Command,” he added.
He stressed that intelligence-driven enforcement operations have further strengthened compliance, with officers and men of the Command intensifying interventions to detect false declarations and ensure compliance with the Service’s valuation principles to protect national revenue.
The CAC also credited the enabling business environment created by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly the relative stability in the foreign exchange market.
He explained that a more predictable foreign exchange regime has enabled business operators to plan better, make informed decisions, and conduct trade with greater confidence, while challenging officers to assess their individual contributions beyond routine revenue generation.
“In your Area of Responsibility, you must ask yourself, apart from the normal revenue generated by your Unit, what is your own contribution in terms of intervention? What have I added?” he asked.
Comptroller Oshoba emphasised the continued importance of trade facilitation and ease of doing business, describing the current operating environment as more predictable and conducive to growth.
He directed that disputes should be resolved promptly whenever consignments require further scrutiny, urging officers to follow proper documentation procedures and the Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) process.
On stakeholder relations, Oshoba issued a clear directive: “When you interact with stakeholders, let them leave your office with hope rather than despair. As a leader, do not allow anyone who comes to you to depart feeling hopeless or depressed. Give people hope.”
He acknowledged the valuable cooperation of stakeholders and sister agencies, noting that their support has improved compliance and brought greater stability to the business environment. He encouraged officers to continue building trust through professionalism, respect, and collaboration.
Comptroller Oshoba further urged personnel to uphold transparency and discipline, work smart, remain up to date with evolving digital processes, and consult more experienced colleagues whenever necessary.
He described effective leadership as a collective responsibility, calling on Staff Officers to support Deputy Controllers in reinforcing discipline and fostering a healthy work environment rooted in compassion, empathy, teamwork, and genuine concern for the welfare of subordinates.
The CAC also called for heightened security consciousness, proper supervision, continuous in-house training, and full compliance with approved procedures. He charged all Units to sustain the current momentum, deepen professional development, and remain focused on productivity and service delivery.
He commended officers of the Command and compliant stakeholders for the feat, urging them to see the achievement as a stepping stone to further breakthroughs as the year 2026 winds down.
