Tincan Island Port Hits ₦16.4bn Landmark Revenue in Single Day via Bodogwu Platform
Kathy Kyari
The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a landmark revenue collection of ₦16,411,402,227.27 in a single day, made possible through the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), popularly known as Bodogwu.
The record figure was achieved on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, and announced in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Oscar Ivara.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, described the achievement as “a strong indicator of the efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness of the Bodogwu system in streamlining port operations.”
According to him, the system has significantly enhanced the ability of licensed Customs agents and stakeholders to access payment platforms and complete cargo clearance in real time, without delays or administrative bottlenecks.
He explained that the Bodogwu system integrates all key elements of port and Customs operations under a single digital interface, enabling faster processing, accurate valuation, and enhanced monitoring of cargo activities. “As a result, both the Command and port users can now operate in a more predictable and efficient environment that supports Nigeria’s economic goals,” Onyeka said.
Speaking further, he stressed that the record-breaking revenue figure “is not just about numbers. It reflects the game-changing role of the Bodogwu system in modernizing port operations and further highlights the benefits of the Command’s continued collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, which includes terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed Customs agents, and regulatory agencies.”
Onyeka added that the coordinated approach ensures that cargo clearance processes remain seamless, compliant, and business-friendly.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to enhancing trade facilitation, securing revenue for national development, and supporting port users to achieve timely and cost-effective cargo clearance.
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