The Tin Can Island Port Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a remarkable revenue boom in 2025 collecting a total of ₦1,609,874,328,972.5, marking a significant milestone in the Command’s operational history.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed this during an award ceremony organised to recognise and reward officers whose dedication and professionalism contributed to the record-breaking performance.
According to him, the amount collected surpassed the Command’s annual revenue target of ₦1,524,669,999,478.52 by a notable margin of ₦85,204,329,494.03.
The event which was held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Command in Lagos, was described by the CAC as an achievement which was based on the result of collective effort, enhanced efficiency and transparency, rather than individual contributions.
According to Comptroller Onyeka, “A tree can never make a forest. I could not have done it alone, too much has been given to us, and much is expected. Officers deserve appreciation for their tireless efforts,” he said.
He explained that the award ceremony reflected a renewed culture within the Service to recognise diligence, professionalism and shared responsibility among officers.
The CAC also highlighted operational reforms introduced to improve trade facilitation and internal efficiency, particularly the B’Odogwu clearance system and the Time Release Study (TRS) which was launched primarily as a measure to eliminate unnecessary delays in port procedures and processes.
Comptroller Onyeka further explained that the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, PhD, recently launched the official Time Release Study assessment report in the just concluded ICD 2026 and the success recorded at the Command was the highlight of the report.
He noted that this feat have further strengthened the Command’s resolve to accelerate legitimate trade while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
The CAC also expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General, as well as stakeholders, partners and officers, for sustaining confidence in the Command despite prevailing economic and operational challenges.
Speaking on behalf of the award recipients, the Deputy Comptroller Admin, Essien Esiet described the recognition as both an honour and a call to greater responsibility.