The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a significant revenue achievement, generating ₦747.08 billion in the first half of 2025.
According to a statement issued on Thursday, July 3, 2025, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Oscar Ivara, the figure reflected a 29.85% increase over the ₦575.36 billion collected during the same period in 2024.
Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, stated that the Command achieved 98.03% of its projected revenue target for the first six months of the year.
Monthly revenue figures showed steady growth: ₦116.41 billion in January, ₦103.25 billion in February, ₦128.26 billion in March, ₦145.02 billion in April, ₦128.45 billion in May, and ₦125.68 billion in June—significantly higher than ₦83.19 billion collected in June 2024.
The Command also processed 3,450 Single Goods Declarations (SGDs) under the newly introduced B’Odogwu clearance system, with 2,749 successfully processed and exited.
“To support the rollout, several training sessions and workshops, both virtual and physical, have been conducted to equip stakeholders with practical knowledge of the new clearance process,” the statement noted.
In addition to revenue generation, the Command recorded major anti-smuggling breakthroughs. These include the seizure of illicit drugs valued at over ₦8.05 billion, handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The intercepted contraband comprised two 20-foot containers containing 128 packets of cannabis indica, 97 packets of crystal methamphetamine, and 1,735 packets of cannabis indica, with a combined weight exceeding 1,000 kilograms.
In another operation, the Command intercepted a cache of arms and ammunition hidden in a 40-foot container transporting four used vehicles. The seizure included pistols, live and blank ammunition, handcuffs, and tactical gear. The items, along with the consignee and declarant, were handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS).
Comptroller Onyeka commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his recent election as Chairman of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, describing the feat as a “divinely inspired success.”
He also appreciated stakeholders operating at the port for their continued cooperation and urged officers of the Command to remain professional and courageous in the discharge of their duties.
