By Andrew Utulu
The Zonal Coordinator, Zone ‘A’, Lagos of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Charles Orbih, an Assistant Comptroller General of Customs (ACG), has commended the Tincan Island Command of the Service for generating a huge sum of N86 billion as revenue to the Federal Government few days to the end of January, 2025.
He made this commendation in Lagos during the 2025 World Customs Day, which he participated in celebrating at the Tincan Island Command.
The Customs boss called on Customs officers in the zone to imbibe the ideals of the 2025 World Customs Organisation (WCO).
This year’s theme for International Customs Day is “Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security and Prosperity.”
Meanwhile, the Area Controller, TCIP Customs, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, has disclosed that Tincan Island Command had developed a comprehensive action plan anchored on three pillars: Capacity Building, Enhanced Collaboration and Accountability and Integrity.
“We are investing in the continuous training and professional development of our officers to equip them with the skills needed for 21st-century Customs operations. We are deepening our partnerships with the private sector, other government agencies, and international organizations to foster a unified approach to trade and border management.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to uphold the highest standards of transparency and accountability, recognizing that integrity is the foundation for public trust,” Comptroller Onyeka said.
He charged Customs officers at the Command to note that their work has far-reaching implications for the lives of millions nationally and billions continentally, adding that by delivering on commitments to efficiency, security, and prosperity, we are not only fulfilling our mandate but also contributing to a brighter future for the nation and the global economy.
ACG Orbih, while speaking at the ceremony to mark the 2025 International Customs Day, at Tincan Island Port (TCIP) on Monday, said that the WCO theme for the year could be seen in the policy thrust of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, – Collaboration, Consolidation and Innovation.
He said: “The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, policy thrust on Collaboration, Consolidation and Innovation can be seen in the 2025 WCO theme for International Customs Day.”
He commended the TCIP Customs Command for the huge revenue generated in this Month of January, saying they had already generated N86 billion as at 10am of January 27, 2025, adding that the figure was higher than N83 billion collected in January 2025.
He noted that innovation drives efficiency, enhances security and leads to prosperity, which were key aspects of the 2025 International Customs Day.
“Starting from TCIP, Customs have to begin to do things right way to improved efficiency, national security and revenue generation, which leads to prosperity. Today, we recognize the extraordinary contributions of our outstanding officers and stakeholders who have significantly advanced our Service’s mission. People whose inventiveness have enhanced revenue collection, facilitated trade and protected our national economic interests.
“As we commemorate this day, I urge every customs officer to embrace our theme throughout the entire year. Let us demonstrate our commitment through consistent, professional, and innovative service. We must promote this theme in every of our interactions, processes and decisions that we make. Our collective actions will determine Nigeria’s economic competitiveness globally and national security,” the Zonal Coordinator said.
