The Nigeria Customs Service Apapa Area Command ended the 2025 economic year with an outstanding revenue collection of N2.93 trillion at the nation’s premier seaport.
The Command generated N2,930,508,827,110.32 in 2025, an increase of N573.29 billion over the N2.36 trillion recorded in 2024, representing a 24.32 per cent growth. The performance further upholds Apapa Command as the country’s foremost revenue-generating customs formation.
The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, attributed the impressive outcome to focused leadership, disciplined personnel and the strategic application of modern trade tools under the guidance of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. He also acknowledged the role of compliant importers, agents and operators whose adherence to lawful trade practices boosted collections.
A key driver of the revenue surge was the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System, UCMS, also known as B’Odogwu, which improved transparency, efficiency and accountability across cargo clearance processes. The Command also strengthened collections through regular performance evaluations and prompt revenue recovery measures.
Beyond revenue, Apapa Customs intensified trade facilitation initiatives by deepening stakeholder engagement following the rollout of the Authorised Economic Operator programme and expanding the One-Stop Shop framework to accelerate the release of compliant cargo.
Plans are also at an advanced stage to introduce the FS6000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive inspection technology with the capacity to scan up to 200 containers per hour.
On the enforcement front, the Command intercepted 53 containers loaded with illicit drugs and prohibited items, including cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol and expired pharmaceuticals, with a Duty Paid Value of N12.63 billion. Several of the seizures were handed over to relevant agencies such as the NDLEA and NAFDAC for further investigation and prosecution.
Comptroller Oshoba expressed confidence that 2026 would deliver even stronger results, driven by deeper implementation of B’Odogwu, AEO and OSS initiatives, enhanced intelligence-led enforcement and closer inter-agency collaboration.
He gave assurances of the Command’s commitment to sustained engagement with terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, haulage operators and the media to promote transparency, compliance and seamless trade at Apapa Port.
