The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has netted an unprecedented revenue collection of N323 billion into the Federation account in July 2026.
This according to the Command is the highest monthly figure ever recorded by the Command.
The landmark performance further, according to the Command underscores the strong results achieved under the leadership of Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Premier Port, who earlier guided the Command to a previous record haul of N304 billion in October 2025.
Comptroller Oshoba who made the disclosure during the monthly meeting with Deputy Comptrollers of Terminals and Unit Heads attributed the record collection to the combined impact of policy support, operational reforms and improved compliance across the Command.
The Customs Area Controller specially commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the Service management team for their commitment to the ongoing modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service.
“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,” he said.
Comptroller Oshoba noted that the reforms are already delivering measurable results.
He highlighted the improved performance of the B’Odogwu system, which had earlier faced challenges but had since been enhanced and is now producing strong outcomes.
He also commended the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative for accelerating cargo delivery time and creating a more predictable business environment that encourages legitimate importation.
“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,” he added.
Intelligence-driven enforcement operations, he said, have further strengthened compliance where officers and men of the Command have intensified interventions that detect false declarations and ensuring compliance with the Service valuation principles to protect national revenue.
The CAC also specifically credited the enabling business environment created by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly the relative stability in the foreign exchange market.
He explained that a more predictable forex regime has allowed business operators to plan better, make informed decisions and conduct trade with greater confidence while challenging officers to examine their individual contributions beyond routine revenue generation.
“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?” he asked.
The CAC stressed the continued importance of trade facilitation and ease of doing business describing the current operating environment as more predictable and conducive to growth.
He directed that disputes should be resolved promptly where consignments require further scrutiny, officers must follow proper documentation and the Post Clearance Audit (PCA) process.
On stakeholder relations, Oshoba issued a clear directive, “When you interact with stakeholders, let them leave your office with hope rather than despair. As a leader, do not allow anyone who comes to you to depart feeling hopeless or depressed. Give people hope.”
He acknowledged the valuable cooperation of stakeholders and sister agencies, noting that their support has improved compliance and restored greater sanity to the business environment. Officers, he said, must continue to build trust through professionalism, respect and collaboration.
Comptroller Oshoba further urged personnel to uphold transparency and discipline, work smart, remain up to date with evolving digital processes and consult more experienced colleagues when necessary.
He described effective leadership as a collective responsibility, calling on Staff Officers to support Deputy Controllers in reinforcing discipline and fostering a healthy work environment rooted in compassion, empathy, teamwork and genuine concern for the welfare of subordinates.
The CAC called for heightened security consciousness, proper supervision, continuous in-house training and full compliance with approved procedures.
He charged all Units to sustain the current momentum, deepen professional development and remain focused on productivity and service delivery.
While commending officers of the Command and compliant stakeholders for this feat of increased revenue collection, the Area Controller advised them to see the achievement as a stepping stone to further breakthroughs to be achieved as the year 2026 winds down.
