Apapa Customs Generate N2.93trn, Intercept N12.6bn Contraband In 2025

The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated a total of N2.93 trillion in import revenue and intercepted contraband valued at N12.6 billion in 2025.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Isah, the revenue figure represents a 24.32 per cent increase over the N2.36 trillion generated in 2024.

According to him, the performance further reinforces the Apapa Command’s status as the nation’s leading revenue hub.

“The NCS Apapa Area Port Command generated a total revenue of N2.93 trillion in 2025, recording an impressive increase of N573.3billion over the N2.36 trillion collected in 2024, representing a 24.32 per cent growth. The performance reinforces Apapa Command’s position as the nation’s leading revenue hub.”

He noted that the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, attributed the achievement to effective leadership, disciplined manpower, and the strategic deployment of technology under the guidance of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.

“The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, attributed the achievement to effective leadership, disciplined manpower and the strategic deployment of technology under the guidance of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. He also commended compliant stakeholders whose lawful trade practices contributed significantly to the revenue growth.”

A significant boost to the Command’s performance was the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), also known as B’Odogwu, which enhanced transparency, efficiency, and accountability in cargo clearance.

“A major contributor to the success was the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), also known as B’Odogwu, which enhanced transparency, efficiency and accountability in cargo clearance processes. Regular performance reviews and timely revenue recovery measures further strengthened collections.”

In the area of trade facilitation, the Command intensified stakeholder engagement following the rollout of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme. It expanded its One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative to ensure faster cargo processing and release.

“In the area of trade facilitation, the Command intensified stakeholder sensitisation following the rollout of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme and expanded the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative to ensure faster processing and release of compliant cargoes. Efforts are also at an advanced stage to deploy the FS6000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive technology capable of scanning up to 200 containers per hour.”

On enforcement, the Command recorded significant seizures, intercepting 53 containers laden with illicit drugs and prohibited items.

“The Command also recorded enforcement successes, intercepting 53 containers laden with illicit drugs and prohibited items, including cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol, and expired pharmaceuticals with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N12.63billion. Some of the interceptions in the year 2025 were handed over to relevant agencies such as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food, Drugs, and Control Products (NAFDAC), for further investigation and possible prosecution.”

Looking ahead, the Apapa Customs Area Controller expressed optimism that the Command would surpass its achievements in 2026.

“Looking ahead, Apapa Customs CAC expressed optimism that the Command would achieve a greater revenue milestone in 2026, driven by deeper implementation of B’Odogwu, AEO, and OSS, stronger intelligence-led enforcement, and expanded collaboration with sister agencies.”

He further assured stakeholders of continued engagement to promote seamless trade operations at the nation’s busiest port.

“Comptroller Oshoba further assured stakeholders of enhanced engagement with terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, haulage operators and the media to promote transparency, compliance and seamless trade at the nation’s busiest port.”