Tin Can Customs posts record N1.6tr revenue in 2025, honours deserving officers

The Tin Can Island port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a total revenue collection of ₦1,609trillion for the 2025 fiscal year, marking a significant milestone in the Command’s operational history.

Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed this during a colourful award ceremony organized to recognise and reward officers whose dedication and professionalism contributed to the record-breaking performance.

According to him, the amount collected surpassed the Command’s annual revenue target of ₦1.524 trillion by a notable margin of ₦85.2billion.

Onyeka described the event held at the command as an achievement based on the result of collective effort, enhanced efficiency and transparency, rather than individual contributions.

According to him, “A tree can never make a forest. I could not have done it alone, too much has been given to us, and much is expected. Officers deserve appreciation for their tireless efforts,” he said.

He explained that the awards ceremony reflected a renewed culture within the Service to recognise diligence, professionalism and shared responsibility among officers.

The CAC also highlighted operational reforms introduced to improve trade facilitation and internal efficiency, particularly the B’Odogwu clearance system and the Time Release Study (TRS) which was launched primarily as a measure to eliminate unnecessary delays in port procedures and processes.

Comptroller Onyeka explained that the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi recently launched the official Time Release Study assessment report in the just concluded ICD 2026 and the success recorded in Tincan was the highlight of the report.

He noted that this feat have further strengthened the Command’s resolve to accelerate legitimate trade while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

The CAC also expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General, as well as stakeholders, partners and officers, for sustaining confidence in the Command despite prevailing economic and operational challenges.

Speaking on behalf of the award recipients, the Deputy Comptroller Admin Essien Esiet described the recognition as both an honour and a call to greater responsibility.