The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded N28.1 billion in revenue within 24 hours, its highest single-day collection in the command’s history.
The Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed the feat in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, and made available to journalists on Wednesday in Lagos.
Oshoba said the latest revenue record surpassed the command’s previous single-day collection of N20.1 billion, achieved in September 2025.
He attributed the new milestone to sustained reforms, improved compliance by stakeholders, intelligence-driven enforcement and greater efficiency in digital customs processes at the Apapa Port.
The comptroller also disclosed that the command generated N323 billion in revenue in July, describing the figures as evidence of improved performance and more effective customs operations.
Oshoba stressed that revenue generation should not be viewed solely in terms of figures, noting that the funds collected by the service contribute to financing government programmes and public services.
“Revenue generated by the service funds infrastructure, security, education, healthcare and other priorities that impact ordinary Nigerians,” he said.
He dedicated the latest achievement to the government and people of Nigeria while commending the Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr Bashir Adeniyi, for supporting the modernisation of the service.
The controller also praised the management of the NCS for advancing automation and other reforms aimed at streamlining customs operations and creating a more business-friendly environment.
He acknowledged the role played by compliant importers, exporters, licensed customs agents and other stakeholders, describing their cooperation as critical to the revenue feat.
Oshoba equally appreciated members of the public who provided actionable intelligence to the service, stressing that compliance with customs regulations remained essential to national development.
“Stakeholders should continue supporting legitimate trade. A stronger revenue base gives the government greater capacity to respond to people’s needs,” he said.
The comptroller, however, cautioned officers and men of the command against complacency, saying the record should serve as a greater responsibility to improve performance.
He directed personnel to pursue revenue collection alongside trade facilitation, professionalism, transparency and respect for legitimate stakeholders.
Oshoba also ordered that genuine disputes be resolved promptly to ensure that customs procedures did not unnecessarily obstruct legitimate businesses.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining the revenue momentum through improved collections, efficient trade facilitation and stronger collaboration with stakeholders in the interest of national development. (NAN)
