Tin Can Customs exceeds 2025 revenue target, rakes in ₦1.57tr

The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has surpassed its 2025 fiscal revenue target, by ₦51.84 billion, collecting a whopping ₦1.576 trillion.

Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka disclosed this during a press briefing at the command on Tuesday.

Onyeka said the command was assigned a revenue target of ₦1.524 trillion but as at December 23rd, 2025, it has overshot the target and generated ₦1.576 trillion.

“For the 2025 fiscal year, the Tincan Island Port Command was assigned a revenue target of ₦1,524,669,999,478.52. I am pleased to inform you that as at the time of this report, the Command has generated total revenue of ₦1,576,507,651,601.84. This means we have exceeded our annual target by over ₦51,837,652,129.32, a milestone that reflects discipline, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to duty. This growth did not happen by chance; it is the outcome of deliberate reforms, improved processes, and collective responsibility, ” he said.

According to the CAC, bulk cargo, general merchandise, and the importation of used vehicles, which constitute a significant volume of trade passing through the port remained the command’s major revenue contributors.

He said the command maintained diligent cargo examination, and strict adherence to customs procedures to ensure that all revenue due to government on the imports were fully collected.

Onyeka pointed out that a key focus of the command in the outgoing year was the elimination of revenue leakages and operational inefficiencies, which had previously slowed down cargo clearance.

“One of our key focus areas in 2025 was the elimination of revenue leakages and operational inefficiencies. We deliberately addressed the issue of multiple and unnecessary alerts, which had previously slowed down clearance processes and created room for abuse.

“By streamlining alerts and strengthening internal coordination, we improved efficiency while maintaining effective control.

“We also made conscious efforts to create an enabling environment for legitimate trade and to this end, the Command sustained regular and meaningful engagement with stakeholders which included importers, licensed customs agents, terminal operators, and shipping companies among others, ” he said.

Beyond revenue collecton, Onyeka said the Command remained firm on its enforcement mandate which was achieved through intelligence-driven operations and vigilant monitoring.

In the course of the year, he said the command recorded significant seizures of prohibited and improperly declared goods, including items imported in contravention 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 said.

He stressed that the attainment of the command’s annual revenue target does not in any way signify a relaxation of operational standards or enforcement activities, as the ommand will continue its vigilance, even for the remaining part of the year.

“All officers and men of the Command remain fully mobilized and operationally focused to sustain revenue generation, intensify compliance enforcement, and ensure that every legitimate collection due to the Federal Government is assessed, collected, and accounted for, ” he said.

The Tin can Customs boss extended his gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, noting his commitment to professionalism, automation and constructive stakeholder engagement as the solid framework for the command’s success.

He also commended licensed customs agents, terminal operators, and shipping companies for their cooperation and improved compliance to customs regulations, as well as the officers and men of the Command for their dedication to duty.