The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has posted a blockbuster ₦2.93 trillion in revenue for 2025, marking a robust 24.32 per cent jump from ₦2.36 trillion in 2024.
Okay News reports that Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, the Customs Area Controller, announced the stellar performance in Lagos through Public Relations Officer Isah Sulaiman.
Oshoba credited the surge to focused leadership, disciplined officers, strategic technology adoption, and heightened compliance by importers and agents.
The command also delivered a strong enforcement punch, seizing 53 containers of illicit cargo with a combined Duty Paid Value of N12.63 billion.
Seized items included cocaine, Canadian Loud synthetic cannabis, tramadol, expired pharmaceuticals, and other prohibited goods.
Consignments were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further action.
Key drivers of efficiency included the Unified Customs Management System (B’Odogwu platform), Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, and One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiatives, which streamlined processes, boosted transparency, and accelerated cargo clearance.
Oshoba expressed optimism for even stronger results in 2026, unveiling plans to deploy the FS6000 non-intrusive cargo scanning system capable of inspecting up to 200 containers per hour.
The advanced technology promises tighter enforcement without delaying legitimate trade.
He commended importers, licensed agents, freight forwarders, terminal operators, shipping companies, haulage firms, and media partners for their cooperation in driving compliance and revenue growth.
Oshoba reaffirmed commitment to deeper stakeholder engagement, intelligence-led operations, and inter-agency synergy to sustain momentum.
Apapa, Nigeria’s premier port handling the bulk of container traffic, continues to lead national revenue generation and trade facilitation efforts.
The record haul signals positive fiscal contributions amid broader economic reforms.
