Apapa Customs Command Records #2.93tr Revenue Collection in 2025.

By Joe Njoku,
Global Freight News.

The Apapa Premier Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has collected a total of #2,930,508,827,110.32 only in 2025, recording an impressive increase of #573,295,266,571.10 over the #2,357,213,560,539.22 collected in 2024, representing a 24.32 per cent growth. The performance reinforces the command’s position as the nation’s leading revenue hub.

The Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, attributed the achievement to effective leadership, disciplined manpower, and the strategic deployment of technology under the guidance of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, psc(+) PhD. He also commended complaint stakeholders whose name lawful trade practices contributed significantly to the revenue growth.

A major contributor to the success was the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), also known as B’Odogwu, which enhanced transparency, efficiency and accountability in cargo clearance processes. Regular performance reviews and timely revenue recovery measures further strengthened collections.

In the area of trade facilitation, the command intensified stakeholders sensitisation following the rollout of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme and expanded the One-stop-shop (OSS) initiative to ensure faster release of compliant cargoes. Efforts are also at an advanced stage to deploy the FS60000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive technology capable of scanning and up to 200 containers per hour.

The command also recorded enforcement successes, by intercepting 53 containers laden with illicit drugs and prohibited items, including the Cocaine, Canadian Loud, Tramadol, and expired pharmaceuticals with a Duty Paid Value of #12,632,239,303.00k. Some of the interceptions in the year 2025 were handed over to the relevant agencies such as NDLEA and NAFDAC for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Looking forward, Comptroller Oshoba expressed optimism that the command would achieve more greater revenue milestone in 2026, driven by deeper implementation of B’Odogwu, AEO, and OSS, stronger intelligence-led enforcement, and expanded collaboration with sister agencies.

Infurterance, , Comptroller Oshoba assured stakeholders of enhanced engagement with terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, haulage operators and the media to promote transparency, compliance and seamless trade at the nation’s busiest port.