The Nigeria Customs Service is on track to achieve its N11 trillion annual target, driven by aggressive automation, intelligence-led reforms, and improved cargo processing strategies under comptroller-general, Bashir Adeniyi.

Finance and economy minister Taiwo Oyedele stated this during his inaugural board meeting and facility tour at the NCS headquarters in Abuja.

According to a statement on Sunday, Mr Oyedele commended the NCS for its ongoing trade reforms and revenue generation of N4.03 trillion in the first half of 2026.

The minister said the service generated an additional N1.38 trillion in July and August alone, acknowledging its strong revenue performance, technology-driven reforms, and sustained efforts to ease trade.

The minister praised the service’s leadership and officers for their remarkable progress in modernising operations and boosting national revenue.

Satisfied with the customs’ modern intelligence tools and technological infrastructure, Oyedele described customs’ track record as the ideal springboard to propel Nigeria into a leading position in regional and global trade.

“Results are precisely what should propel us to do more,” the minister said.

He noted that customs’ strong foundation equipped the service to pioneer world-class standards in port efficiency, end-to-end transparency, faster cargo clearance and revenue integrity, saying, “Nigeria must lead through performance, not rhetoric.”

Reaffirming President Bola Tinubu’s support, Mr Oyedele assured the NCS of the federal government’s commitment to providing cutting-edge technology, modern operational tools and policy support to strengthen its role as Africa’s leading trade facilitator.

(NAN)