Joyce Mmereole Okoli
The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has posted an impressive revenue haul of ₦120.46 billion for February 2026, reaffirming the impact of firm leadership and disciplined administration under Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka.
The latest revenue figure represents a year-on-year increase of over ₦16.8 billion, up from the ₦103.61 billion recorded in February 2025, an achievement that cements the Command’s position as one of the NCS’s most strategic revenue powerhouses.
Stakeholders across the maritime sector credit this surge to Comptroller Onyeka’s proactive leadership style, which has strengthened operational efficiency, blocked revenue leakages, and reinforced compliance across the port community. Since assuming office, he has championed data-driven decision-making, tightened enforcement frameworks, and enhanced collaboration with freight forwarders, importers, and other port users.
Under his guidance, the Command has deepened the use of technology, improved monitoring systems, and streamlined cargo clearance procedures, initiatives that have boosted transparency, shortened turnaround times, and expanded the Command’s revenue potential.
Industry watchers describe Onyeka’s approach as transformational, noting his zero-tolerance for infractions, his ability to motivate officers, and his firm pursuit of the NCS mandate. These measures, they say, have repositioned Tin Can Island Port Command as a model of effective port administration.
Beyond reflecting rising trade volumes, the February 2026 figures underscore the dividends of disciplined leadership and coordinated enforcement. With momentum continuing to build, the Tin Can Island Port Command appears poised to surpass its revenue targets in the months ahead.
As the Nigeria Customs Service intensifies efforts to enhance revenue, facilitate trade, and safeguard the nation’s borders, the success recorded at Tin Can Island Port stands as a compelling demonstration of what strategic leadership can deliver.