The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a total revenue collection of ₦2.93 trillion in 2025, marking a 24.32 percent increase from its 2024 performance.
The disclosure was made in Lagos on Wednesday by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, through a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman.
According to the statement, the command generated ₦2.36 trillion in 2024, meaning the 2025 figure reflects a year-on-year growth of ₦573.29 billion. Oshoba attributed the improved performance to effective leadership, operational discipline, enhanced use of modern customs technologies, and better compliance among importers, under the supervision of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi.
He noted that the latest revenue outcome further solidifies the Apapa Area Command’s status as the highest revenue-generating customs formation in the country.
Beyond revenue mobilisation, Oshoba revealed that the command intercepted 53 containers laden with prohibited and dangerous items during the year. The seizures included cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol, and expired pharmaceutical products, with a combined Duty Paid Value of ₦12.63 billion. Some of the intercepted consignments were transferred to relevant agencies such as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further action.
The customs boss also linked the revenue growth to the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), known as B’Odogwu, which he said has improved transparency, efficiency, and accountability in cargo processing.
He added that trade facilitation efforts were strengthened through the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme and the One-Stop Shop (OSS) framework, helping to speed up the clearance of compliant cargo.
Looking ahead, Oshoba disclosed plans to introduce the FS6000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive inspection technology capable of scanning up to 200 containers per hour, to further enhance enforcement and trade efficiency.
He expressed confidence that the command would deliver even stronger results in 2026 through deeper stakeholder engagement, improved intelligence-led enforcement, and expanded inter-agency collaboration.
