The Tin-Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has surpassed its 2025 revenue target, recording a major fiscal milestone through improved operational efficiency, tighter controls and strengthened stakeholder collaboration.
Addressing journalists during a press briefing at the Command, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka, disclosed that the Command was assigned a revenue target of ₦1.524 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year but went on to generate a total of ₦1.576 trillion, exceeding the target by over ₦51.8 billion.
Comptroller Onyeka described the achievement as a reflection of discipline, professionalism and collective commitment by officers and men of the Command, stressing that the performance was the product of deliberate reforms and improved processes rather than chance.
According to him, bulk cargo, general merchandise and the importation of used vehicles accounted for the bulk of revenue inflows at the port. He noted that strict adherence to customs procedures, diligent cargo examination and effective valuation ensured that all government revenues due on imports were fully collected.
A major pillar of the Command’s success in 2025, the Controller explained, was the deliberate effort to eliminate revenue leakages and operational bottlenecks. He revealed that the Command streamlined the use of alerts, reducing multiple and unnecessary notifications that had previously delayed cargo clearance and created opportunities for abuse.
“This approach significantly improved efficiency while preserving effective customs control,” he said.
Onyeka added that the Command sustained regular engagement with key stakeholders including importers, licensed customs agents, terminal operators and shipping companies in order to promote compliance and create a more business-friendly environment for legitimate trade.
Beyond revenue generation, the Customs boss reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to enforcement and national security. He disclosed that intelligence-driven operations and vigilant monitoring led to several seizures of prohibited and improperly declared goods imported in violation of existing laws and regulations.
“These seizures clearly demonstrate that while we facilitate trade, we will not compromise national security, public safety or the economic integrity of the country,” he stated.
The Area Controller emphasised that surpassing the revenue target does not signal any relaxation of standards, assuring that officers and men of the Command remain fully mobilised to sustain revenue performance and intensify compliance enforcement.
He expressed deep appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, for his leadership, strategic direction and commitment to professionalism, automation and stakeholder engagement, noting that the Command’s achievements align with the Service’s ongoing reform and modernisation agenda.
Comptroller Onyeka also commended stakeholders for their improved compliance and cooperation, while applauding officers and men of the Tin-Can Island Port Command for their discipline and dedication. He further acknowledged the media for consistent support and objective reportage.
“As we move forward, the Command remains committed to consolidating these gains, deepening transparency and contributing meaningfully to the Federal Government’s fiscal objectives,” he concluded.
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