The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a remarkable ₦2.93 trillion in revenue for 2025, representing a 24.32% increase from the ₦2.36 trillion collected in 2024.
Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, the Customs Area Controller, announced the figures in Lagos through the command’s Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, highlighting Apapa’s position as Nigeria’s top revenue-generating customs command.
The surge in revenue is credited to focused leadership, disciplined personnel, strategic technology deployment, and improved compliance by importers. The command also seized illicit cargo valued at ₦12.63 billion, including cocaine, tramadol, and other prohibited items, with seized consignments handed over to the NDLEA and NAFDAC.
The implementation of advanced systems such as the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS/B’Odogwu), along with initiatives like the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and One-Stop Shop (OSS) programs, has enhanced transparency, efficiency, and faster cargo clearance.
Comptroller Oshoba expressed optimism that 2026 could deliver even stronger results, citing plans to expand automation, strengthen enforcement, and deepen inter-agency collaboration.
The strong performance of Apapa Customs reflects a broader trend of improved revenue generation for Nigeria’s ports, signaling positive prospects for government finances and trade facilitation. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.