The entire revenue received by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Port Command, in 2025 was ₦ 2.93 trillion, a notable increase of ₦573.29 billion over ₦ 2.36 trillion in 2024.
The accomplishment solidifies the Apapa Command’s standing as the country’s top port for income generation and reflects a 24.32 percent growth year over year.
Under the direction of Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, credited the excellent performance to disciplined staff, competent leadership, and the smart use of technology.
Oshoba also praised complying stakeholders, pointing out that the revenue rise was greatly influenced by their commitment to legal trading standards.
“The implementation of the Unified Customs Management System, also known as B’Odogwu, which improved transparency, efficiency, and accountability in cargo clearance processes, was a major contributor to the success,” he stated.
He claims that timely revenue recovery strategies and frequent performance evaluations increased collections throughout the year.
Oshoba stated that when the Authorised Economic Operator Programme was implemented, the Command increased stakeholder sensitisation in the area of trade facilitation.
In order to guarantee quicker processing and timely discharge of compliant cargoes, he continued, the One-Stop Shop program was expanded.
“Deploying the FS6000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive technology capable of scanning up to 200 containers per hour, is also at an advanced stage,” he said.
In the meantime, the Comptroller revealed that 53 shipments containing illegal drugs and other forbidden goods were intercepted by the Command in 2025, marking significant enforcement victories.
Cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol, and expired medicinal supplies were among the items seized; the total Duty Paid Value was ₦12.63 billion.
According to Oshoba, “some of the interceptions were turned over to relevant agencies like the NDLEA and NAFDAC for further investigation and possible prosecution.”
The Controller was hopeful that the Command will see even greater revenue in 2026.
Stronger intelligence-led enforcement, increased cooperation with sister agencies, and deeper implementation of B’Odogwu, the AEO Program, and the One-Stop Shop program, he said, would be the driving forces behind this.
Additionally, Comptroller Oshoba promised stakeholders improved communication with shipping firms, haulage operators, freight forwarders, licensed customs agents, terminal operators, and the media.
According to him, the action was taken to encourage compliance, openness, and smooth trade at the busiest port in Nigeria.