Tincan Customs rakes in N1.576trn in revenue in 2025
Agency Report
The Nigeria Customs Service Tin Can Island Command in Apapa, Lagos on Tuesday disclosed its unprecedented revenue generation of N1.576 trillion into the federal government coffer for the year 2025.
The Command’ Customs Area Controller, Frank Onyeka, said the figure surpassed the N1.524 trillion target set for the command by government.
In a chat with journalists Tuesday, Onyeka said “I am pleased to inform you that as at the time of this report, the Command has generated total revenue of N1,576,507,651,601.84. This means we have exceeded our annual target by over N51,837,652,129.32, a milestone that reflects discipline, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to duty.
“This growth did not happen by chance; it is the outcome of deliberate reforms, improved processes, and collective responsibility. Our major revenue contributors remain bulk cargo, general merchandise, and the importation of used vehicles, which constitute a significant volume of trade passing through the Port,” he said.
Onyeka attributed the success of the command to diligent cargo examination and strict adherence to Customs procedures that ensured that government revenue due on these imports was fully collected.
He explained that “One of our key focus areas in 2025 was the elimination of revenue leakages and operational inefficiencies. We deliberately addressed the issue of multiple and unnecessary alerts, which had previously slowed down clearance processes and created room for abuse. By streamlining Alerts and strengthening internal
“Coordination, we improved efficiency while maintaining effective control. We also made conscious efforts to create an enabling environment for legitimate trade, and to this end, the Command sustained regular and meaningful engagement with stakeholders, which included importers, licensed customs agents, terminal operators, and shipping companies, among others,” he added.
Also, the Area Controller added that beyond revenue collection, his command remained firm on its enforcement mandate which was achieved through intelligence-driven operations and vigilant monitoring.
In the course of the year, he said the command recorded significant seizures of prohibited and improperly declared goods, including items imported in contravention of existing laws and regulations.
“These seizures are a clear reminder that while we facilitate trade, we will not compromise national security, public safety, or economic integrity. Let me state unequivocally that the attainment of our annual revenue target does not in any way signify a relaxation of operational standards or enforcement activities.
“The Command will not ease its vigilance, even for the remaining part of the year. All officers and men of the Command remain fully mobilised and operationally focused to sustain revenue generation, intensify compliance enforcement, and ensure that every legitimate collection due to the Federal Government is assessed, collected, and accounted for.
