Tincan Island Customs Command Collects #347.9 Bn in First Quarter. As House of Representatives Pledges Support.

Tincan Island Customs Command Collects #347.9 Bn in First Quarter.
As House of Representatives Pledges Support.

By Joe Njoku,
Global Freight News.

The Tincan Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has collected a total sum of #347,935,672,475.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025, making it an important improvement compared to #303,791,379,473.06 collected in same period of 2024.

According to the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, the difference of #44,144,293,001.87 billion highlighted the remarkable feat and the effectiveness of the Command’s revenue generation strategies, reinforcing her commitment to driving economic growth through improved operations and propelling a zero tolerance for revenue leakages.

He noted that the revenue generated had an increase of approximately 14.54% compared to the same period in 2024.

On seizures, he told the lawmakers that the command recently handed over 1,863 packets of cannabis sativa weighing 931.25 kilograms, and 5 packets of Crystal Methamphetamine, All discovered in 2x20ft containers with a street value of over #8,053,135,000.00

Comptroller Frank said that the achievements underscore the Command’s dedication to combating illegal smuggling activities and ensuring that national security is upheld.

On stakeholders engagement, he disclosed that the command maintains an excellent working relationship with cross sections of critical stakeholders, ranging from Customs licensed Agents, shipping Companies executives and para-military agencies, as well as civil society organizations.
He revealed that the collaborative efforts have played a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency, security and overall safety of the port.

Further more, he said that the regular meetings, joint operations, and knowledge-sharing initiative have further strengthened the Command’s collective ability to address security concerns and boost trade facilitation.

On capacity building, he said that the command has recognised the importance of continuous professional development for her officers and men. Our commitment to fostering s highly skilled and ethical workforce, the command had organised series of training programs on the first quarter with key topics, such as “Integrity, emotional intelligence in the workplace and effective inspection and clearance classification procedures.”