The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the generation of ₦2.93 trillion in revenue in 2025, marking a significant 24.32 per cent increase over the ₦2.36 trillion recorded in 2024.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Mr Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday through the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Isah Sulaiman. He attributed the impressive performance to focused leadership, disciplined personnel, the strategic deployment of modern trade tools and improved compliance by importers, under the guidance of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Bashir Adeniyi.
Mr Oshoba explained that the ₦573.29 billion revenue growth further reinforces Apapa Command’s status as the highest revenue-generating customs formation in the country.
Beyond revenue collection, the Apapa Command also recorded major enforcement successes in 2025. According to the CAC, the command intercepted 53 containers laden with illicit drugs and prohibited items, including cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol and expired pharmaceutical products, with a combined Duty Paid Value of ₦12.63 billion.
He said the seized items were handed over to relevant regulatory and enforcement agencies such as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further investigation and prosecution.
Mr Oshoba commended importers, clearing agents and other port operators for complying with lawful trade procedures, noting that such cooperation played a critical role in boosting revenue collection.
He also highlighted the impact of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), also known as B’Odogwu, which he said had enhanced transparency, efficiency and accountability in cargo clearance processes.
The CAC added that trade facilitation efforts were strengthened through increased stakeholder engagement, including the implementation of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme and the One-Stop Shop (OSS) framework, both of which helped to speed up the release of compliant cargo.
Looking ahead, Mr Oshoba revealed plans to deploy the FS6000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive inspection technology capable of scanning up to 200 containers per hour.
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 operations at Apapa Port.
Expressing optimism about the future, the Apapa Customs boss said 2026 is expected to deliver even stronger outcomes through the full implementation of the B’Odogwu platform, AEO and OSS initiatives, alongside enhanced intelligence-led enforcement and closer inter-agency collaboration.
