The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin-Can Island Port command, says it recorded revenue collection of N1.609 trillion in 2025.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Oscar Ivara, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos following the handover ceremony of the immediate past Area Controller, Assistant Comptroller-General Frank Onyeka.

Mr Onyeka was elevated to the rank of assistant comptroller-general of Customs.

Mr Onyeka said the command exceeded its 2025 revenue target of N1.524 trillion, describing his tenure as one of the most fulfilling periods of his career in the service.

He formally handed over to Comptroller Joe Anani, who previously served as 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 leadership, the command generated N1.60 trillion in 2025, surpassing its target, and also recorded N401.01 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

Mr Onyeka attributed the performance to discipline, intelligence-driven operations, improved compliance measures, stakeholder engagement, and the deployment of modern trade facilitation tools.

Beyond revenue, he said the command recorded significant anti-smuggling successes, including seizures of illicit drugs and prohibited goods valued at over N35 billion.

“These seizures underscore our collective resolve to protect the nation from criminal networks and safeguard public health and security,” he said.

He also noted strengthened collaboration with port stakeholders, including freight forwarders, terminal operators, shipping companies, importers and exporters, aimed at improving efficiency and compliance.

According to him, staff capacity development was prioritised through training, workshops and professional development programmes to enhance 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 support for the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), noting their humanitarian contributions to families and surrounding communities.

He commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr Bashir Adeniyi, for his leadership and support, and thanked the media and stakeholders for their cooperation during his tenure.

He urged continued collaboration with the incoming management, stressing that unity and continuity were key to sustaining the command’s performance.

 (NAN)