Kano, Jigawa Customs generated N63.07bn in six months -Controller

Nigeria's Kano/Jigawa Customs Area Command has reported a significant revenue generation of N63.07 billion during the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, spanning January to June. This figure marks a notable increase from the N58.3 billion collected during the corresponding period in 2025, representing a 7.4% growth.

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This surpassed the N58.3 billion generated during the corresponding period of 2025 by approximately N4.6 billion, representing a growth of about 7.4 per cent, despite the decline in cargo throughput.

Acting Area Controller Usman Umar Adamu disclosed these achievements, highlighting that the revenue surge occurred despite a general decline in cargo throughput. The command's initiatives also led to the recovery of approximately N3 billion from violations related to transit procedures. Furthermore, 14 containers were intercepted for diversion and abuse of transit protocols, in violation of the NCS Act 2023.

These successes are attributed to intensified enforcement activities, intelligence-driven operations, and effective inter-agency collaboration. The command's efforts align with the Nigeria Customs Service's mandate to protect the national economy and prevent the importation of prohibited goods. Notable seizures included smuggled vehicles, truck heads, foreign rice, spaghetti, macaroni, vegetable oil, and counterfeit agrochemical packaging materials.

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The Command’s initiatives also led to the recovery of about N3 billion from abuse of transit procedures during the period under review.

In connection with these detentions and seizures, 22 suspects were arrested. Some have been handed over to relevant agencies for further investigation, while others are on administrative bail. The total Duty Paid Value of the detentions and seizures during this period amounted to N1.7 billion. The command urged the public and stakeholders to comply with government fiscal and trade measures as the nation moves into the second half of 2026.

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The command intercepted 14 x 40ft transit containers involved in diversion and abuse of transit procedures of Customs clearance in violation of Sections 45, 64 and 235 of the NCS Act 2023.