Tech Reforms, Collaboration Drive PTML Command’s ₦116.24bn Q3 Revenue Surge — Comptroller Anani
Kathy Kyari
The Port Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported a remarkable revenue performance, generating ₦116.24 billion in the third quarter of 2025, a 34.3 percent increase from the ₦86.55 billion recorded during the same period in 2024.
The surge, according to the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Joe Anani, reflects the impact of strategic reforms, enhanced collaboration, and the deployment of advanced technology across the command’s operations.
Speaking during a media briefing in Lagos, Comptroller Anani attributed the impressive performance to “improved operational synergy, staff motivation, and the deployment of advanced technology for trade facilitation and cargo clearance.”
He noted that the command’s sustained growth trajectory underscores the dedication and professionalism of its officers, who have remained steadfast amid evolving trade and security challenges. “Our officers and men have demonstrated remarkable resilience and commitment to duty,” he said.
Beyond revenue generation, PTML Command also recorded significant enforcement achievements within the review period. Comptroller Anani disclosed that several consignments of contraband goods, including vehicles, used tyres, and other prohibited items were intercepted and seized in accordance with the Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA).
He explained that the command’s enforcement unit has been restructured “to ensure continuous vigilance and adherence to anti-smuggling directives,” stressing that such efforts are vital for safeguarding the national economy and protecting local industries.
The PTML boss further highlighted the command’s strong inter-agency collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Police, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), noting that the synergy has “enhanced intelligence sharing, reduced bottlenecks, and improved security within the port corridor.”
Comptroller Anani emphasized that the command is prioritizing a people-centered approach to service delivery to ensure seamless trade processes. “We are committed to ensuring that importers and clearing agents experience prompt document processing and transparent communication channels,” he said, adding that the effort aligns with the Service’s drive to boost trade competitiveness.
Reaffirming his commitment to modernization, Anani stated that the ongoing Customs automation programme would “further enhance efficiency, minimize revenue leakages, and promote ease of doing business across the maritime sector.”
He concluded by pledging to uphold the Service’s core values of transparency, integrity, and accountability. “The PTML Command will continue to build on its successes through innovation, staff capacity building, and enhanced stakeholder engagement to contribute meaningfully to national revenue generation and economic growth,” he assured.
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