Joyce Mmereole Okoli
The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a major revenue milestone, raking in a total of ₦347.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The figure represents a 12.6% increase over the ₦304 billion generated in the same period of 2024.
Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka, who assumed leadership of the command on December 20, 2024, announced the feat during a media briefing at the command’s conference room. He attributed the improved performance to a blend of strategic reforms and support from the Customs high command.
In January 2025, the Command generated ₦116.4 billion, a 24.06% jump from ₦88.4 billion in January 2024. February figures stood at ₦103.2 billion, a 2.9% increase from the previous year, while March recorded ₦128.2 billion — a 10.3% rise from ₦115.1 billion in March 2024.
Comptroller Onyeka, widely described by stakeholders as energetic and pragmatic, said the command’s success is driven by strict adherence to the Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi’s policy thrust of consolidation, collaboration, and innovation.
He emphasized the need for stakeholders to embrace honest declarations to ensure smoother operations and a more efficient port ecosystem.
“The support of the CG of Customs and the positive engagement from the media and stakeholders have been instrumental to our achievements,” Onyeka said.
He pledged to continue deepening engagement with port users and stakeholders to foster continuous improvement in all aspects of customs operations.