The Tin-Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated ₦1.609 trillion in revenue throughout 2025, exceeding its annual target by a significant margin.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Oscar Ivara, announced the figure in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, following a formal handover ceremony for the outgoing Area Controller, Assistant Comptroller-General Frank Onyeka.
Mr Onyeka, who has since been elevated to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-General, revealed that the command surpassed its ₦1.524 trillion revenue target for 2025. He described his tenure as one of the most rewarding of his career.
He formally transferred leadership to Comptroller Joe Anani, previously the Customs area controller at Ports and Terminal Multiservices Limited.
“This moment is both emotional and historic for me. Serving as the Customs Area Controller of this great command has been one of the greatest honours of my career,” Mr Onyeka said.
He disclosed that under his watch, the command generated ₦1.609 trillion in 2025, and recorded an additional ₦401.01 billion in the first quarter of 2026. He attributed this performance to disciplined, intelligence-driven operations, improved compliance, stakeholder engagement, and modern trade facilitation tools.
Beyond revenue, the command recorded notable anti-smuggling successes, including the seizure of illicit drugs and prohibited goods valued at over ₦35 billion.
“These seizures underscore our collective resolve to protect the nation from criminal networks and safeguard public health and security,” Mr Onyeka added.
He also highlighted strengthened collaboration with port stakeholders—including freight forwarders, terminal operators, shipping companies, importers, and exporters—aimed at improving efficiency and compliance.
Staff capacity development was also a priority, with training, workshops, and professional programmes enhancing operational effectiveness.
“I believe that the strength of any institution lies in the quality and preparedness of its personnel,” he said.
Mr Onyeka further acknowledged the humanitarian work of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) and thanked the Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr Bashir Adeniyi, for his leadership. He urged stakeholders to extend the same cooperation to the incoming management, stressing that unity and continuity are essential to sustaining the command’s performance.
