Tincan Port Customs posts historic ₦1.5trn revenue, surpasses 2025 target by ₦51.8bn
Maureen Aguta
The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic revenue performance in the 2025 fiscal year, exceeding its annual target by more than ₦51.8 billion, a feat the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, attributed to discipline, reforms and sustained stakeholder collaboration.
Speaking during a press briefing at the Command, Comptroller Onyeka disclosed that Tincan Island Port was assigned a revenue target of ₦1,524,669,999,478.52 for 2025. As at the time of the briefing, the Command had generated ₦1,576,507,651,601.84, surpassing the target by ₦51,837,652,129.32.
According to him, the performance represents a major milestone not only for the Command but for the Nigeria Customs Service, reflecting “professionalism, deliberate reforms, improved processes and collective responsibility” among officers and men of the Command.
He explained that the bulk of the revenue was generated from bulk cargo, general merchandise and the importation of used vehicles, which constitute a significant volume of trade through the Tincan Island Port. Through diligent cargo examination and strict adherence to customs procedures, the Command ensured that all government revenues due on these imports were fully collected.
A major plank of the Command’s strategy in 2025, Onyeka noted, was the elimination of revenue leakages and operational inefficiencies. He said the Command deliberately addressed the challenge of multiple and unnecessary alerts, which had previously slowed cargo clearance and created room for abuse.
“By streamlining alerts and strengthening internal coordination, we improved efficiency while maintaining effective control,” he said.
Beyond revenue, the Customs boss emphasized that trade facilitation remained a priority, stressing that the Command sustained regular engagement with stakeholders including importers, licensed customs agents, terminal operators and shipping companies to create an enabling environment for legitimate trade.
On enforcement, Comptroller Onyeka said the Command remained firm on its mandate through intelligence-driven operations and vigilant monitoring. He revealed that significant seizures of prohibited and improperly declared goods were recorded during the year, including items imported in violation of existing laws and regulations.
“These seizures are a clear reminder that while we facilitate trade, we will not compromise national security, public safety or economic integrity,” he stated.
The Customs Area Controller was emphatic that surpassing the revenue target would not lead to any relaxation of standards.
He assured that officers and men of the Command remain fully mobilised to sustain revenue generation, intensify compliance enforcement and ensure that all legitimate revenues due to the Federal Government are assessed, collected and accounted for.
He also paid glowing tribute to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR psc (+), describing his leadership as exemplary. According to Onyeka, the CGC’s focus on professionalism, automation and constructive stakeholder engagement has provided the framework for the Command’s achievements and aligns with the Service’s reform and modernisation agenda.
Commending stakeholders for improved compliance, Onyeka equally acknowledged the discipline and dedication of officers and men of the Tincan Island Port Command, as well as the media for consistent support and reportage.
As the year progresses, he said, the Command remains committed to consolidating its gains, deepening transparency and contributing effectively to the Federal Government’s fiscal objectives.