Joyce Mmereole Okoli
The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has smashed its 2025 revenue target, pulling in an unprecedented ₦1.576 trillion and surpassing its official projection by a hefty ₦51.84 billion.
Announcing the feat at a press briefing in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, described the performance as “a landmark achievement that reflects discipline, professionalism, and deliberate reforms within the Command.”
“We are proud to report that we exceeded our ₦1.524 trillion target with a total collection of ₦1.576 trillion,” Onyeka revealed. “This success is the collective outcome of enhanced operational processes and the unwavering commitment of our officers and men.”
He identified bulk cargo, general merchandise, and used vehicle imports as the top revenue drivers in 2025, noting that strict cargo examination and strict compliance with customs regulations ensured accurate revenue capture across board.
A major highlight of the year, Onyeka said, was the Command’s decisive move to eliminate revenue leakages by tackling the challenge of multiple and unnecessary alerts—an issue that had long plagued cargo clearing processes.
“With streamlined alert management and deeper internal coordination, we enhanced efficiency without compromising customs control,” he said.
The Command also strengthened stakeholder engagement with importers, clearing agents, terminal operators, and shipping companies to build a more transparent and predictable ecosystem for legitimate trade.
On enforcement, Onyeka stressed that intelligence-driven operations led to significant seizures of prohibited and falsely declared items, reinforcing the Command’s focus on protecting national security and economic integrity.
“These seizures underscore our commitment to facilitating trade while safeguarding the nation,” he added.
Despite outperforming its revenue target, the CAC assured that the Command would not relax its standards. “We remain fully mobilized to sustain our revenue momentum, enforce compliance, and ensure every kobo due to the Federal Government is properly collected,” he vowed.
Onyeka lauded the Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his strategic leadership, noting that Tin Can’s success aligns with the Service’s broader modernization agenda. He also praised stakeholders for improved compliance and thanked the media for its consistent support.
“As we move into the new year, our focus is clear, consolidating these gains, deepening transparency, and delivering even stronger outcomes for the Federal Government,” Onyeka stated confidently.