Customs generated ₦3.35tn, seized ₦24.3bn worth of drugs in five months - Official

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a significant revenue generation of ₦3.35 trillion between January and May 2026, alongside substantial anti-smuggling operations that resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs valued at ₦24.3 billion. This performance underscores the service's intensified efforts in trade facilitation, border security, and combating illegal activities nationwide.

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The Nigeria Customs Service continues to record significant progress in its core mandates of trade facilitation, revenue generation, border security and protection of national economic interests.

During the five-month period, the NCS processed 698,817 Single Goods Declarations and issued 112,202 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports. These figures reflect a commitment to efficient cargo clearance and seamless trade facilitation. The service also supported national economic growth by facilitating exports totaling $1.218 billion, processing 21,376 containers. Export performance showed a rebound, increasing from $171.76 million in March to $274.83 million in April and $275.90 million in May, with container throughput more than doubling in April.

In its anti-smuggling drive, the Service recorded 122 illicit drug seizures, intercepting over 375,457 units of narcotics and other illicit substances. Narcotics constituted over 91% of the total quantity seized and nearly 95% of the total Duty Paid Value, indicating a sustained focus on preventing the circulation of dangerous substances. March saw the highest volume of drug interceptions, with over 248,500 units seized.

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Between January and May 2026, the Service processed a total of 698,817 Single Goods Declarations and issued 112,202 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports, reinforcing its commitment to efficient cargo clearance, enhanced border management and seamless trade facilitation.

Furthermore, the NCS reported progress in anti-money laundering efforts, with six major currency declaration violation cases leading to the interception of approximately $789,550 in undeclared or falsely declared foreign currency. Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, represented by Chief Superintendent Titus Omojali, presented these achievements during a joint security briefing in Abuja, highlighting the Service's multifaceted role in supporting national security and economic development.

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Narcotics accounted for over 91 per cent of the total quantity seized and nearly 95 per cent of the total Duty Paid Value, highlighting the Service’s sustained efforts to prevent the circulation of dangerous substances and protect communities from the harmful effects of drug trafficking.