The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N111.2 billion in revenue during May 2026, the highest monthly haul for the command this year.
Area Controller Joseph Anani disclosed the figure on Wednesday in Lagos during his maiden engagement with maritime journalists, describing the performance as a positive development for national growth. He attributed the achievement to officers’ dedication, improved trader compliance, and enhanced operational efficiency under the NCS modernisation programme.
Mr Anani, who assumed office on May 22, said engaging critical stakeholders, particularly the media, remains a top priority. He described journalists as strategic partners in shaping public understanding and advancing the service’s mandate, and pledged transparent information flow to support accurate reporting.
The controller also announced plans to support maritime journalists through training, sensitisation workshops, and capacity-building initiatives, emphasising that a well-informed press corps would deepen institutional knowledge and highlight challenges affecting port operations.
He urged journalists to maintain professionalism, warning that irresponsible reporting could fuel misinformation and erode public trust. “Responsible journalism remains critical to maintaining trust and ensuring collective objectives are achieved,” he stated.
Mr Anani reaffirmed the command’s commitment to the NCS modernisation programme, leveraging technology to improve efficiency, trade facilitation, and service delivery, while ensuring strict compliance with the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023. He pledged to consolidate on the revenue gains and surpass previous records.
The controller commended Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi for his leadership and the confidence reposed in him to lead the strategic command, reiterating the command’s readiness to collaborate with stakeholders for stronger partnerships across the maritime sector.
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Reported by NAN
