The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has closed the 2025 fiscal year with a record revenue collection of ₦2.93 trillion, consolidating its position as Nigeria’s highest revenue-generating customs formation.
The figure represents a 24.32% increase over the ₦2.36 trillion recorded in 2024, translating to an additional ₦573.29 billion.
The Command attributed the strong performance to institutional reforms, technological upgrades and improved compliance by stakeholders at the nation’s busiest seaport.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, said the achievement was driven by “focused leadership, disciplined personnel and the strategic deployment of modern trade tools” under the guidance of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. He also commended compliant importers, agents and port operators for adhering to lawful trade practices.
A major boost came from the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS/B’Odogwu), which enhanced transparency, efficiency and accountability in cargo clearance. Revenue assurance was further strengthened through routine performance reviews and prompt recovery measures.
The Command intensified trade facilitation through expanded stakeholder engagement, including the rollout of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme and the One-Stop Shop (OSS) framework, which sped up the release of compliant cargo.
Plans are also underway to introduce the FS6000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive inspection technology capable of scanning up to 200 containers per hour.
On enforcement, Apapa Command intercepted 53 containers laden with illicit drugs and prohibited items—such as cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol and expired pharmaceuticals—with a Duty Paid Value of ₦12.63 billion.
The seizures were handed over to relevant agencies, including the NDLEA and NAFDAC, for further investigation and prosecution.
Oshoba expressed confidence that 2026 would deliver stronger results through deeper implementation of B’Odogwu, AEO and OSS initiatives, enhanced intelligence-led enforcement and closer inter-agency collaboration.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustained engagement with terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, haulage operators and the media to ensure transparency, compliance and seamless trade at Apapa Port.