The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Port Command, has recorded a total revenue collection of ₦2.93 trillion in 2025, representing an increase of ₦573.2 billion compared to the ₦2.35 trillion generated in 2024 — a 24.3 per cent growth.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman.
According to the statement, the strong performance further consolidates the Apapa Command’s position as Nigeria’s leading revenue-generating customs formation.
“The command collected a total of ₦2.93tn as revenue in 2025, recording an impressive increase of ₦573.2bn when compared to ₦2.35tn collected in 2024, representing a 24.32 per cent growth,” the statement read.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Emmanuel Oshoba, attributed the achievement to effective leadership, disciplined personnel, and the strategic deployment of technology under the guidance of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi.
Oshoba also commended compliant stakeholders, noting that lawful trade practices significantly contributed to the revenue growth.
A key driver of the improved performance, according to the CAC, was the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), also known as B’Odogwu, which enhanced transparency, efficiency, and accountability in cargo clearance processes.
“Regular performance reviews and timely revenue recovery measures further strengthened collections,” Oshoba added.
On trade facilitation, the CAC said the command intensified stakeholder engagement following the rollout of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme and expanded the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative to ensure faster processing and release of compliant cargoes.
He disclosed that preparations are also at an advanced stage for the deployment of the FS6000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive inspection technology capable of scanning up to 200 containers per hour.
In terms of enforcement, Oshoba revealed that 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 ₦12.6 billion.
Some of the seized items, he said, were handed over to relevant agencies such as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Oshoba expressed optimism that the command would surpass its 2025 performance in 2026 through deeper implementation of B’Odogwu, AEO and OSS, stronger intelligence-led enforcement, and enhanced collaboration with sister agencies.
He also assured stakeholders of continued engagement with terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, haulage operators, and the media to promote transparency and seamless trade operations at the nation’s busiest port.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, also recorded a major revenue boost in 2025, generating ₦15.5 billion between January and December — a 117 per cent increase over the ₦7.1 billion collected in 2024.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Tunde Ayagbalo, said the performance represents the highest annual and monthly revenue figures since the command’s inception.
He disclosed that in December 2025 alone, the command recorded a historic ₦3.6 billion, the highest monthly revenue ever achieved.
Ayagbalo attributed the milestone to the effective implementation of the One-Stop Shop Initiative introduced by the Comptroller-General of Customs, which improved coordination and trade facilitation for stakeholders.
In addition to revenue growth, the Seme Command also intensified anti-smuggling operations. In December 2025, officers intercepted 685 parcels of cannabis sativa, 495 packs of tramadol, and 2,000 packs of Super Power sildenafil tablets, following intelligence-led patrols and inter-agency collaboration.
The Customs Area Controller of the command, Wale Adenuga, said the reduction of checkpoints along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor to two approved locations has eased legitimate trade and contributed to the command’s improved performance.
Warning smugglers, Adenuga said the Seme border is no longer safe for illicit activities.
“With advanced intelligence, technology, and unwavering vigilance, the officers and men of the command will intercept and prosecute offenders,” he said.
