The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) ended the 2025 fiscal year with a revenue collection of N2.93 trillion, highlighting the growing impact of institutional reforms, technological upgrades, and stakeholder compliance at the nation’s busiest seaport.
The Command generated N2,930,508,827,110.32 in 2025, representing a 24.32 per cent growth over the N2.36 trillion recorded in 2024 a remarkable increase of N573.29 billion.
The performance reinforces Apapa Command’s position as the country’s leading revenue generating Customs formation.
The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, credited the success to “focused leadership, disciplined personnel, and strategic deployment of modern trade tools” under the guidance of the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
He also lauded compliant importers, agents, and operators for adhering to lawful trade practices, which significantly boosted collections.
A major contributor to the surge was the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS/B’Odogwu), which enhanced transparency, efficiency, and accountability across cargo clearance processes.
The Command also reinforced revenue collections through regular performance evaluations and prompt recovery measures.
He also said that the command intensified trade facilitation efforts, expanding stakeholder engagement through the rollout of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme and the One-Stop Shop (OSS) framework, which accelerated the release of compliant cargo. Plans are underway to introduce the FS6000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive inspection technology capable of scanning up to 200 containers per hour.
The Command intercepted 53 containers carrying illicit drugs and prohibited items including cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol, and expired pharmaceuticals with a Duty Paid Value of N12.63 billion. Several seizures were handed over to relevant agencies, including the NDLEA and NAFDAC, for further investigation and prosecution.
Comptroller Oshoba expressed optimism that 2026 would deliver even stronger results through deeper implementation of B’Odogwu, AEO, and OSS initiatives, enhanced intelligence led enforcement, and closer inter-agency collaboration.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustained engagement with terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, haulage operators, and the media to ensure transparency, compliance, and seamless trade at Apapa Port.
I am thanksful for this post!