By Bon Peters
LAGOS/Nigeria: The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has exceeded its 2025 revenue target, generating a total of ₦1.576 trillion against the ₦1.524 trillion assigned to the command for the fiscal year, representing an excess of over ₦51.8 billion.
The disclosure was made on Tuesday at the command’s headquarters in Tincan Island Port, Lagos, during a media briefing by the Customs Area Controller, Frank Onyeka.
Comptroller Onyeka described the feat as a significant milestone, attributing the performance to discipline, professionalism and an unwavering commitment to duty by officers and men of the command. He said the revenue growth was the result of deliberate reforms, improved operational processes and collective responsibility rather than chance.
According to him, bulk cargo, general merchandise and the importation of used vehicles remained the major revenue drivers, accounting for a substantial volume of trade handled at the port.
“Through diligent cargo examination and strict adherence to customs procedures, the command ensured that government revenue due on these imports was fully collected,” Onyeka said. “One of our key focus areas in 2025 was the elimination of revenue leakages and operational inefficiencies. We deliberately addressed the issue of multiple and unnecessary alerts, which had previously slowed clearance processes and created room for abuse.”
He added that by streamlining alerts and strengthening internal coordination, the command improved efficiency while maintaining effective regulatory control.
The customs boss noted that the command also prioritised the creation of an enabling environment for legitimate trade through sustained engagement with stakeholders, including importers, licensed customs agents, terminal operators and shipping companies.
Beyond revenue collection, Onyeka said the command remained resolute in enforcing trade laws through intelligence-driven operations and vigilant monitoring. He disclosed that significant seizures of prohibited and improperly declared goods were recorded during the year, involving items imported in violation of existing laws and regulations.
“These seizures are a clear reminder that while we facilitate trade, we will not compromise national security, public safety or economic integrity,” he said, stressing that surpassing the annual revenue target did not translate to any relaxation of operational standards or enforcement activities.
Onyeka assured that officers and men of the command remained fully mobilised for the rest of the year to sustain revenue generation, intensify compliance enforcement and ensure that all legitimate revenues due to the Federal Government are properly assessed, collected and accounted for.
He expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for what he described as exemplary leadership, clear strategic direction and consistent institutional support, noting that the achievements of the command were anchored on the service’s reform and modernisation agenda.
The area controller also commended stakeholders for their cooperation and improved compliance with customs regulations, while lauding officers and men of the Tincan Island Port Command for their discipline and dedication to duty.
