Tin Can Island Customs Exceeds 2025 Revenue Target, Posts ₦51.8bn Surplus
The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved a historic revenue milestone in the 2025 fiscal year, exceeding its annual target and recording a surplus of over ₦51.8 billion.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed that the Command generated a total of ₦1.576 trillion in revenue, surpassing its assigned target of ₦1.524 trillion by ₦51.84 billion.
He attributed the remarkable performance to the discipline, professionalism, and unwavering commitment of officers and men of the Command.
Onyeka noted that the achievement was driven by deliberate reforms, improved operational efficiency, and a strong sense of collective responsibility.
According to him, key revenue contributors in 2025 included bulk cargo, general merchandise, and imported used vehicles, which account for a substantial volume of trade at the port. He explained that strict cargo examination procedures and full compliance with customs regulations ensured accurate assessment and collection of all due revenues.
The CAC revealed that eliminating revenue leakages and operational inefficiencies was a major priority during the year. He explained that the long-standing challenge of multiple and unnecessary alerts which was previously a source of delays and abuse was addressed through streamlined alert management and enhanced internal coordination.
“This strategy improved operational efficiency without compromising effective customs control”, Onyeka said.
He further emphasised that sustained stakeholder engagement played a critical role in the Command’s success. Regular interactions with importers, licensed customs agents, terminal operators, and shipping companies helped foster an enabling environment for legitimate trade.
Beyond revenue generation, Onyeka reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to enforcement, noting that intelligence-led operations resulted in significant seizures of prohibited and improperly declared goods.
“These seizures reflect our determination to facilitate trade while safeguarding national security, public safety, and economic integrity”, he stated.
He clarified that exceeding the revenue target does not imply any relaxation of standards, assuring that officers and men of the Command remain fully mobilised to sustain revenue performance, strengthen compliance enforcement, and ensure that all revenues due to the federal government are properly assessed, collected, and remitted.
The Tin Can Island Port Customs boss expressed appreciation to the Comptroller General of Customs, Dr. Adewale Adeniyi, for his strategic leadership and institutional support, noting that the Command’s success aligns with the Service’s ongoing reform and modernisation agenda.
He also commended stakeholders for their cooperation and improved compliance, praised officers and men of the Command for their dedication, and acknowledged the media for objective and consistent reportage.
“As we progress, the Command remains focused on consolidating these gains, deepening transparency, and contributing meaningfully to the federal government’s fiscal objectives”, Onyeka concluded.
