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By Steve Agbota
The Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service announced on Tuesday that it generated over N1.576 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year.
The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, who disclosed this during a press briefing in Lagos, stated that the Tin Can Island Port Command was assigned a revenue target of N1.524 trillion.
“I am pleased to inform you that as at the time of this report, the Command has generated total revenue of N1,576,507,651,601.84. This means we have exceeded our annual target by over N51,837,652,129.32, a milestone that reflects discipline, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to duty.
“This growth did not happen by chance; it is the outcome of deliberate reforms, improved processes, and collective responsibility. Our major revenue contributors remain bulk cargo, general merchandise, and the importation of used vehicles, which constitute a significant volume of trade passing through the Port,” he said.
He said that, through diligent cargo examination and strict adherence to Customs procedures, the Command ensured that government revenue due on these imports was fully collected.
“One of our key focus areas in 2025 was the elimination of revenue leakages and operational inefficiencies. We deliberately addressed the issue of multiple and unnecessary alerts, which had previously slowed down clearance processes and created room for abuse. By streamlining alerts and strengthening internal coordination, we improved efficiency while maintaining effective control. We also made conscious efforts to create an enabling environment for legitimate trade, and to this end, the Command sustained regular and meaningful engagement with stakeholders, which included importers, licensed customs agents, terminal operators, and shipping companies, among others,” he added.
Beyond revenue collection, he said that the Command remained firm on its enforcement mandate, which was achieved through intelligence-driven operations and vigilant monitoring.
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In the course of the year, he said the Command recorded significant seizures of prohibited and improperly declared goods, including items imported in contravention of existing laws and regulations.
“These seizures are a clear reminder that while we facilitate trade, we will not compromise national security, public safety, or economic integrity. Let me state unequivocally that the attainment of our annual revenue target does not in any way signify a relaxation of operational standards or enforcement activities.
“The Command will not ease its vigilance, even for the remaining part of the year. All officers and men of the Command remain fully mobilised and operationally focused to sustain revenue generation, intensify compliance enforcement, and ensure that every legitimate collection due to the Federal Government is assessed, collected, and accounted for.
“I wish to place on record my deep appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his exemplary leadership, clear strategic direction, and consistent institutional support to our Commands. His commitment to professionalism, automation, and constructive stakeholder engagement has provided the solid framework upon which the achievements of this Command have been built,” he said.
According to him, the Command remains firmly guided by his vision and is aligned with the Service’s reform and modernisation agenda.
“Furthermore, I must commend our stakeholders for their cooperation and improved compliance with customs regulations. My appreciation is also extended to the officers and men of the Command for their discipline and hard work, which they continue to demonstrate in the discharge of their duties,” he said.
