Tin Can Customs Generates N111.2bn in May, Anani Pledges Transparency, Stakeholder Engagement
Kathy Kyari
The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N111.2 billion in revenue in May 2026, a performance that signals continued growth at one of Nigeria's busiest seaports and provides a strong foundation for the administration of the newly appointed Customs Area Controller, Comptroller J.A. Anani.
Anani disclosed the revenue figure during his maiden engagement with maritime journalists at the command headquarters in Lagos, where he outlined his vision for an inclusive, transparent, and result-oriented administration.
The CAC attributed the impressive revenue performance to the solid operational framework laid by his predecessor, Assistant Comptroller-General Frank Onyeka, noting that the command had already been recording steady growth before his assumption of office.
He assured stakeholders that his administration would sustain the gains achieved by previous leadership while introducing measures aimed at improving efficiency, compliance, and trade facilitation.
According to Anani, stakeholder engagement will remain central to his administration, particularly collaboration with the media, which he described as a critical partner in promoting transparency and accountability.
He described maritime journalists as strategic stakeholders whose reports play a significant role in shaping public understanding of Customs operations and government trade policies.
The Customs Area Controller pledged that the media would be fully carried along in the command's activities, reforms, achievements, and policy initiatives through regular interactions and timely dissemination of information.
As part of efforts to strengthen relations with journalists, Anani announced plans to support media practitioners through training programmes, sensitisation workshops, and other capacity-building initiatives designed to improve understanding of Customs procedures and port operations.
While emphasizing the need for collaboration, he urged journalists to uphold professionalism in their reportage, stressing that accurate and responsible reporting is essential to maintaining public confidence and preventing misinformation.
On trade compliance, the controller reiterated the command's commitment to enforcing the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, stressing that adherence to import regulations would remain non-negotiable under his leadership.
He also disclosed that the command would continue to leverage ongoing Customs modernisation initiatives and deploy technology-driven solutions aimed at simplifying cargo clearance processes and improving operational efficiency.
According to Anani, the N111.2 billion revenue generated in May reflected improved compliance among importers, enhanced operational effectiveness, and the dedication of officers and men of the command to national revenue generation objectives.
Expressing optimism about the future, the controller said the command was well-positioned to consolidate on its current momentum and surpass previous revenue milestones in the months ahead, thereby contributing significantly to the Federal Government's fiscal targets.
Anani also commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his leadership and reform agenda, describing his appointment as a vote of confidence that would inspire greater commitment to service delivery.
He reaffirmed the command's commitment to constructive engagement with all stakeholders, noting that stronger collaboration among Customs, port users, and the media would further strengthen trade facilitation, revenue generation, and economic growth.
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