Oshoba Hits the Ground Running: Apapa Customs Rakes in Record ₦20.1bn in One Day
Kathy Kyari
Barely 24 hours after assuming duty as the new Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba has set a new revenue benchmark for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC John Ayagbalo, the Apapa Command recorded a collection of ₦20,156,077,098.56 on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
The feat represents the highest daily revenue collection ever achieved by any command under the Unified Customs Management System, also known as B’Odogwu.
The figure surpassed the previous ₦18 billion record, underscoring Comptroller Oshoba’s resolve expressed in his maiden address on Monday to build on the successes of his predecessor and drive the flagship command to new heights.
Shortly after taking charge, Oshoba met with senior officers of the command, commending them for past achievements while urging them to raise the bar even higher.
He reminded officers that “outstanding results are the real proof of hard work, dedication, and an uncompromising disposition to duty,” adding that he believed they could surpass their earlier performances.
Reacting to the ₦20.1 billion milestone, Oshoba downplayed any immediate celebration, insisting it was only the beginning.
“I commend my team and stakeholders for this great milestone of ₦20.1b collection in one day just 24 hours after I resumed here. It’s not the time to clap yet because clapping means removing your two hands from work to celebrate.
Let’s leave the celebration and applause for days ahead when we shall have future achievements of surpassing targets, curbing any attempted smuggling or concealment and treating trade with productive speed without compromising our integrity. I believe in Action, which speaks louder than words.”
Describing B’Odogwu as a necessity for a more modern and efficient customs administration, Oshoba emphasized its potential to strengthen Nigeria’s economy through enhanced trade facilitation.
He urged both officers and stakeholders to sustain the momentum: "We are all part of history as our collective efforts are resonating positively on the Nigerian economy. I urge my officers to keep the great work going and for the stakeholders, they should stay on the path of compliance.”
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