Apapa Customs boosts revenue drive with N28bn daily collection

The Apapa Area One Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has set a new record, generating N28.1 billion in revenue on a single day last Tuesday. This marks the highest daily revenue collection in the Command's history, surpassing its previous record of N20.1 billion set in September 2025.

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The achievement is not simply about figures or records, but about the contribution of the Nigeria Customs Service to the economic wellbeing of Nigerians.

This latest milestone comes shortly after the Command achieved an unprecedented N323 billion in revenue during July 2026, demonstrating the sustained impact of ongoing reforms within the NCS. Officials attribute these successes to a combination of factors, including improved compliance from stakeholders, enhanced trade facilitation measures, intelligence-driven interventions, and increased efficiency in digital customs processes.

Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, the Customs Area Controller, emphasized that this achievement extends beyond mere figures. He stated that the revenue generated directly contributes to the economic well-being of Nigerians, as it forms part of the government's resources used to fund essential public services such as infrastructure, security, education, and healthcare.

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He noted that revenue generated by the Service forms part of government resources used to fund public priorities, including infrastructure, security, education, healthcare and other services that ultimately impact the lives of ordinary Nigerians.

Oshoba commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the management team for their continuous support of modernization, automation, and reforms aimed at making customs operations more efficient, transparent, and business-friendly. He also acknowledged the crucial cooperation received from compliant importers, exporters, licensed customs agents, and other stakeholders, as well as patriotic Nigerians who have provided actionable intelligence.

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He commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi and the management team of the Service for their continued support for modernisation, automation and reforms aimed at making Customs operations more efficient, transparent and business-friendly.

The Command stressed that every compliant transaction contributes to national development. Stakeholders are urged to continue supporting legitimate trade, as a stronger revenue base empowers the government to better address the needs of its citizens and foster an environment conducive to business growth.

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He stressed that every compliant transaction contributes to national development and urged stakeholders to continue supporting legitimate trade, noting that a stronger revenue base gives the government greater capacity to respond to the needs of the people and create an environment where businesses can thrive.