The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, on Wednesday announced that it generated over ₦1.6 trillion in revenue in 2025, surpassing its ₦1.524 trillion benchmark, as it honoured outstanding officers for their contributions to the milestone.
The event, held on January 28, 2026, at the Command’s headquarters in Lagos, was presided over by the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, who described the achievement as a significant improvement over previous years.
Onyeka attributed the revenue performance to collective effort, improved operational efficiency and enhanced transparency within the Command, stressing that the outcome was not the result of individual contributions.
“A tree can never make a forest. I could not have done it alone. Too much has been given to us and much is expected. Officers deserve appreciation for their tireless efforts,” he said.
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He noted that the award ceremony reflects the Service’s growing culture of recognising professionalism, diligence and shared responsibility among personnel.
The CAC also outlined operational reforms introduced to boost trade facilitation and internal efficiency, particularly measures aimed at reducing delays in file processing.
“Upon assumption of office, I made it clear that files should not be held unnecessarily. If there are issues with files, let them be clearly identified and addressed. If you are not sure what to do, ask,” Onyeka stated.
He added that the recent launch of the Time Release Study report by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has further strengthened the Command’s commitment to speeding up legitimate trade while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards.
Onyeka also paid tribute to his predecessor, Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Dera Nnadi, describing his tenure as instrumental in laying the foundation for the Command’s current performance.
He further expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, stakeholders, partners and officers for their continued support and cooperation despite prevailing economic and operational challenges.
Some of the award recipients described the recognition as both an honour and a renewed call to greater responsibility and improved service delivery.
