Apapa Customs Sets New Monthly Revenue Record of N323 Billion

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command has set a new monthly revenue record, collecting N323 billion in July 2026. This achievement surpasses the previous highest collection of N304 billion, recorded in October 2025.

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We recognise and acknowledge the CGC’s devotion and dedication to the modernisation project of the Nigerian Customs Service. The management team has introduced several innovations that have streamlined our activities and given us clear direction.

Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba attributed the command's success to several factors, including strong policy support, ongoing operational reforms, enhanced compliance among stakeholders, and the strategic implementation of technology-driven processes. He specifically highlighted improvements in the B’Odogwu system, which has overcome previous operational challenges to deliver better results. The One-Stop Shop initiative has also played a crucial role by reducing cargo delivery times and creating a more predictable environment for legitimate importers.

Furthermore, the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) framework, with over 200 beneficiaries, has positively impacted the command's revenue profile. Oshoba also noted the effectiveness of intelligence-driven enforcement operations, which intensify interventions to detect false declarations and ensure adherence to valuation principles, thereby protecting government revenue while facilitating trade.

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Another important development is the Authorised Economic Operator, AEO, framework, which currently has more than 200 beneficiaries. This has positively impacted the revenue profile of the command.

The command's improved performance is also linked to the enabling business environment fostered by President Bola Tinubu's administration, particularly the relative stability in the foreign exchange market. This predictability allows businesses to plan effectively and engage in international trade with greater confidence. Oshoba urged officers to look beyond routine collection and assess their individual contributions to the command's overall performance, emphasizing the importance of trade facilitation and ease of doing business in the current conducive operating environment.

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In your area of responsibility, you must ask yourself, apart from the normal revenue generated by your unit, what is your own contribution in terms of intervention? What have I added?