Apapa Customs Sets New Record with ₦20.1bn Revenue Collection in One Day
...It's the Beginning of Greater Exploits, Says Compt. Oshoba
The Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved a new milestone, recording a revenue collection of ₦20,156,077,098.56 on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
This remarkable feat comes barely 24 hours after the new Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, assumed office.
The accomplishment highlights Comptroller Oshoba’s commitment to building on the achievements of his predecessor, Assistant Comptroller General, ACG Babatunde Olomu.
According to a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC John Tunde Ayagbalo, the latest record-breaking collection now stands as the highest daily revenue by any Command within the NCS using the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), also known as B’Odogwu.
“This record has not only broken the existing ₦18b achieved by the Command but has also confirmed the new CAC’s resolve to meet and surpass the revenue target set for the Command as stated in his maiden address on Monday.
“Shortly after taking over, Comptroller Oshoba met with senior officers of the Command where he commended them for the great feats achieved in the past with a directive urging them to increase their tempo of productivity.
“He reminded them that outstanding results are the real proof of hard work, dedication and uncompromising disposition to duty and that he believes they could do better than they did before his arrival,” SC Ayagbalo noted.
Speaking on the ₦20.1 billion daily collection, Comptroller Oshoba expressed confidence that this is only the beginning of greater exploits, stressing that it’s not yet time for celebration as he foresees greater achievements for the flagship Command of NCS under his leadership.
He described B’Odogwu as a necessity in the build-up to a more modern and efficient customs administration in Nigeria, with the potential to strengthen the country’s position as Africa’s largest economy noted for trade facilitation.
“I commend my team and stakeholders for this great milestone of ₦20.1b collection in one day just 24 hours after I resumed here. It’s not the time to clap yet because clapping means removing your two hands from work to celebrate.
“Let’s leave the celebration and applause for days ahead when we shall have future achievements of surpassing targets, curbing any attempted smuggling or concealment and treating trade with productive speed without compromising our integrity. I believe in Action, which speaks louder than words,” Oshoba stated.
He added: “We are all part of history as our collective efforts are resonating positively on the Nigerian economy. I urge my officers to keep the great work going and for the stakeholders, they should stay on the path of compliance.”
