Apapa Command Hits ₦1 Trillion Revenue Mark Ahead of Mid-Year
Kathy Kyari
The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a landmark achievement by surpassing ₦1 trillion in revenue collection over 45 days before the end of the first half of 2025.
According to a statement signed by the Customs Public Relations Officer of the Apapa Area Command, Superintendent of Customs Tunde Ayagbalo, the Command’s revenue stood at ₦1,002,968,178,694.07 as at early May 2025, marking a significant milestone in the history of the Service.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, credited the feat to strategic leadership, blockage of revenue leakages, and the committed efforts of Officers and men of the Command.
“Hitting the ₦1 trillion mark before the middle of the fifth month,” Comptroller Olomu said, “is a confirmation of the Command's readiness to surpass the total of ₦2.3 trillion that was collected last year before December 2024.”
He praised the workforce for sustaining the momentum since he assumed office in May 2024, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement in revenue collection, smuggling suppression through diligent cargo examination, and facilitation of legitimate trade.
The CAC also called on officers to uphold intelligence sharing, enhance cooperation with sister government agencies, and maintain regular stakeholder engagements to further boost the Command’s contributions to the national economy.
He noted that the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System, known as B'Odogwu, under the policy thrust of Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, is already yielding positive results.
“With the ongoing training of licensed Customs agents and freight forwarders ahead of the full deployment of B'Odogwu, the Command's chances of surpassing 2024 collection and meeting 2025 target are higher,” Olomu stated.
Reaffirming the Command's commitment to excellence, he said: “Our award-winning reputation remains unshaken as we intensify efforts to maintain our excellent record as the leading customs command domiciled in the nation's premier port.
“This recent revenue collection milestone only goes to show we are not resting on our oars. Going by the examples of our CGC, we have resolved not to be complacent.’’
He also thanked stakeholders for their continued support, while warning against actions that undermine national interest.
“It’s important we thank our compliant stakeholders for their support in this journey of national service and reiterate that any unlawful behavior that seeks to undermine national economic drive or compromise the country's security shall be prevented with full sanctions of the law coming down on perpetrators,” he warned.
The Command, which was honoured last year with several accolades including the CGC Award of Excellence, also saw Comptroller Olomu named ‘Best Controller of the Year’ for outstanding leadership and boosting the Command’s capacity to deliver on its mandate.
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