By Providence Ayanfeoluwa

The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a landmark revenue performance for the 2025 fiscal year, surpassing its annual target by over N51.8 billion.

In a statement, Customs Area Controller, CAC, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, revealed that the Command generated a total revenue of N1.576 trillion against N1.524 trillion target, reflecting an excess of N51.84 billion.

Onyeka attributed the achievement to the discipline, professionalism, and unwavering commitment of officers and men of the Command, adding that the milestone was the product of deliberate reforms, improved operational processes, and collective responsibility.

According to him, major revenue drivers in 2025 included bulk cargo, general merchandise, and the importation of used vehicles, which constitute a significant share of trade throughput at the port.

He explained that strict cargo examination procedures and adherence to customs regulations ensured full and accurate revenue collection on all eligible imports.

He explained that a key focus of the Command during the year was the elimination of revenue leakages and operational inefficiencies, saying that the issue of multiple and unnecessary alerts, which previously slowed cargo clearance and created opportunities for abuse, was deliberately addressed through streamlined alert management and strengthened internal coordination.

“This approach improved efficiency while maintaining effective customs control,” he said.

Beyond revenue generation, he reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to its enforcement mandate, stating that intelligence-driven operations led to significant seizures of prohibited and improperly declared goods during the year.

“These seizures underscore our resolve to facilitate trade without compromising national security, public safety, or economic integrity,” he said.

He clarified that surpassing the annual revenue target does not signal a relaxation of standards, assuring that officers and men of the Command remain fully mobilized to sustain revenue collection, intensify compliance enforcement, and ensure that all revenues due to the Federal Government are properly assessed, collected, and accounted for.

As we move forward, the Command remains committed to consolidating these gains, deepening transparency, and contributing effectively to the Federal Government’s fiscal objectives,” he said.