The Comtroller General, Nigerian Customs Service, Wale Adeniyi.
By Aisha Cole
The Tincan Island Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has set a new benchmark in revenue generation, raking in ₦1.61 trillion in 2025, a performance that surpassed its annual target.
Customs Area Controller (CAC), Tincan Island command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, said the revenue underscored renewed efficiency and reforms driving Nigeria’s maritime trade operations.
He made the disclosure in a statement through the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Oscar Ivara and made available to newsmen in Lagos on Tuesday.
Ivara said that the milestone achievement was celebrated at a colourful awards ceremony in Lagos, where officers whose dedication and professionalism powered the historic revenue performance were formally recognised.
He highlighted a growing culture of excellence and accountability within the command.
Comptroller Frank Onyeka, revealed that the command generated ₦1,609 in 2025, exceeding its approved revenue target of ₦1,524, trillion with an increase of over ₦85.2 billion.
He described the achievement as one of the highest surpluses recorded in the in the history of the ommand’s operation.
Onyeka noted that the revenue recorded in 2025 was a collective achievement anchored on teamwork, transparency and operational reforms rather than individual effort.
“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.
“The recognition ceremony signaled a renewed institutional culture within the service that rewards diligence, professionalism and shared responsibility in achieving national economic goals,”Onyeka said.
The CAC also highlighted key operational reforms that contributed to the revenue surge, including the implementation of the B’Odogwu clearance system and the Time Release Study (TRS).
He said that the reforms initiatives were designed to reduce cargo clearance delays, streamline procedures and enhance trade facilitation at the port.
He disclosed that the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, recently unveiled the official Time Release Study report during the 2026 International Customs Day celebrations.
Onyeka said Adeniyi made reference to the Tin Can Port Command’s performance standing out as a major highlight of the national assessment during the International Customs Day celebrations.
He mentioned that the reforms had strengthened the command’s capacity to promote legitimate trade while ensuring strict regulatory compliance, even amid economic and operational pressures.
Comptroller Onyeka also expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General, industry stakeholders, partners and officers for sustaining confidence and cooperation with the command.
Responding on behalf of award recipients, Deputy Comptroller in charge of Administration, Essien Esiet, described the recognition as both an honour and a motivation to raise operational standards further.
Observers noted that the Tin Can Island customs command had recorded revenue performance reinforces customs’ growing role in strengthening government revenue and enhancing trade facilitation. (NAN). (www Nan news.ng).
