The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Port Command, recorded a historic revenue performance in 2025, generating ₦2.93 trillion and consolidating its position as the nation’s leading revenue command.
The figure represents a ₦573.29 billion increase over the ₦2.36 trillion collected in 2024, translating to a 24.32 per cent growth year-on-year.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, attributed the milestone to strong leadership, disciplined personnel and the strategic deployment of technology under the guidance of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, psc(+). He also commended compliant stakeholders, noting that adherence to lawful trade practices played a key role in boosting revenue.
A major driver of the performance was the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), popularly known as B’Odogwu, which enhanced transparency, efficiency and accountability in cargo clearance. According to the Controller, regular performance reviews and timely revenue recovery measures further strengthened collections.
In the area of trade facilitation, 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 cargo. Plans are also at an advanced stage to deploy the FS6000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive technology capable of scanning up to 200 containers per hour.
On enforcement, the Command recorded significant successes, intercepting 53 containers loaded with illicit drugs and other prohibited items, including cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol and expired pharmaceuticals, with a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦12.63 billion. Some of the seizures were handed over to relevant agencies, including the NDLEA and NAFDAC, for further investigation and prosecution.
Looking ahead, Comptroller Oshoba expressed confidence that the Command would surpass its current achievements in 2026, driven by deeper implementation of B’Odogwu, AEO and OSS, stronger intelligence-led enforcement and enhanced collaboration with sister agencies.
He further assured stakeholders of sustained engagement with terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, haulage operators and the media to promote transparency, compliance and seamless trade operations at Nigeria’s busiest port.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Port Command, recorded a historic revenue performance in 2025, generating ₦2.93 trillion and consolidating its position as the nation’s leading revenue command.
The figure represents a ₦573.29 billion increase over the ₦2.36 trillion collected in 2024, translating to a 24.32 per cent growth year-on-year.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, attributed the milestone to strong leadership, disciplined personnel and the strategic deployment of technology under the guidance of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, psc(+). He also commended compliant stakeholders, noting that adherence to lawful trade practices played a key role in boosting revenue.
A major driver of the performance was the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), popularly known as B’Odogwu, which enhanced transparency, efficiency and accountability in cargo clearance. According to the Controller, regular performance reviews and timely revenue recovery measures further strengthened collections.
In the area of trade facilitation, 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 cargo. Plans are also at an advanced stage to deploy the FS6000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive technology capable of scanning up to 200 containers per hour.
On enforcement, the Command recorded significant successes, intercepting 53 containers loaded with illicit drugs and other prohibited items, including cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol and expired pharmaceuticals, with a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦12.63 billion. Some of the seizures were handed over to relevant agencies, including the NDLEA and NAFDAC, for further investigation and prosecution.
Looking ahead, Comptroller Oshoba expressed confidence that the Command would surpass its current achievements in 2026, driven by deeper implementation of B’Odogwu, AEO and OSS, stronger intelligence-led enforcement and enhanced collaboration with sister agencies.
He further assured stakeholders of sustained engagement with terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, haulage operators and the media to promote transparency, compliance and seamless trade operations at Nigeria’s busiest port.
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