The Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has set a new benchmark in revenue generation, collecting an unprecedented ₦18.9 billion in a single day on Friday, 14 March 2025.
This milestone surpasses the previous highest daily collection of ₦18.2bn recorded in October 2024.
Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, the Area Controller of the Command, hailed the achievement as a sign of greater successes to come in 2025.
He attributed the record-breaking performance to the unwavering dedication of officers, a culture of compliance within the port, and the promotion of industrial harmony at the Apapa Port, alongside the consistent support of the Comptroller-General of Customs.
Speaking on the record revenue collection and the improved operational environment, Comptroller Olomu remarked: “Ports are critical national assets with direct impacts on the economy, influencing both local and global trade. It is, therefore, imperative to ensure their smooth operation, especially at Apapa Port, which handles the highest volume of cargo entering Nigeria.”
He further emphasised the commitment of the NCS leadership, stating: “In alignment with the CGC, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who prioritises robust stakeholder engagement, we intervened in disputes among government agencies, terminal operators, and port stakeholders. It is heartening to see that our efforts have fostered uninterrupted trade and strengthened confidence among port users.”
Regarding the fight against smuggling and revenue evasion, Comptroller Olomu reaffirmed the Command’s resolve: “Our record-breaking revenue collection of ₦18.9 billion on 14 March 2025 is just the beginning of even greater achievements this year. At the same time, we remain vigilant against smuggling, as our officers are fully equipped to detect concealments, under-declarations, false declarations, and other tactics aimed at evading duties.”