Apapa Customs Sets New Monthly Revenue Record with ₦323bn Collection in July
Kathy Kyari
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has recorded its highest-ever monthly revenue collection, generating ₦323 billion in July 2026 and surpassing the Command’s previous record of ₦304 billion achieved in October 2025.
The latest milestone was disclosed in a statement issued by the Command's Public Relations Officer, CSC Isah Suleiman, during the Command’s monthly meeting with Deputy Comptrollers of Terminals and Unit Heads on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Oshoba attributed the record performance to the combined impact of government policy support, operational reforms, improved compliance and the sustained modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service.
The CAC commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the management team for their commitment to transforming the Service through technology and other reforms.
“We recognise and acknowledge the CGC’s devotion and dedication to the modernisation project of the Nigerian Customs Service. The management team has introduced several innovations that have streamlined our activities and given us clear direction,” he said.
According to him, the reforms are yielding measurable improvements in the Command’s operations, particularly with the enhanced performance of the B’Odogwu system, which he said had overcome some of its earlier challenges.
He also identified the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative as another major factor contributing to improved operations, noting that it has helped reduce cargo delivery time and provided a more predictable environment for legitimate importers.
“Another important development is the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) framework, which currently has more than 200 beneficiaries. This has positively impacted the revenue profile of the Command,” he added.
Oshoba further explained that intelligence-led enforcement had strengthened compliance, with officers and men of the Command intensifying interventions against false declarations and ensuring adherence to the Service’s valuation principles to safeguard government revenue.
He also acknowledged the role of the Federal Government’s economic policies, particularly the relative stability in the foreign exchange market under President Bola Tinubu.
The CAC said the improved predictability of the forex regime had enabled businesses to plan more effectively, make informed decisions and undertake international trade with greater confidence.
Beyond revenue generation, Oshoba challenged officers to identify their individual contributions to the Command’s overall performance, particularly through interventions and other value-adding initiatives.
“In your Area of Responsibility, you must ask yourself, apart from the normal revenue generated by your Unit, what is your own contribution in terms of intervention? What have I added?” he asked.
He stressed the importance of trade facilitation and ease of doing business, describing the current operating environment as increasingly predictable and conducive to business growth.
The CAC directed officers to resolve disputes promptly, ensure proper documentation and appropriately deploy the Post Clearance Audit (PCA) process where consignments require further scrutiny.
On stakeholder engagement, Oshoba urged officers to adopt a more professional and compassionate approach in their dealings with members of the business community.
“When you interact with stakeholders, let them leave your office with hope rather than despair. As a leader, do not allow anyone who comes to you to depart feeling hopeless or depressed. Give people hope,” he said.
He acknowledged the cooperation of stakeholders and sister government agencies, saying their support had contributed to improved compliance and a more orderly business environment.
Oshoba urged officers to sustain public confidence by demonstrating professionalism, respect, transparency and collaboration in their engagements.
He also called on personnel to maintain discipline, work intelligently, keep pace with evolving digital processes and seek guidance from experienced colleagues when necessary.
The CAC described effective leadership as a collective responsibility and charged Staff Officers to support Deputy Controllers in promoting discipline and a healthy workplace built on compassion, empathy, teamwork and concern for the welfare of subordinates.
He further directed officers to remain security-conscious, strengthen supervision, participate in continuous in-house training and adhere strictly to approved procedures.
While commending personnel of the Command and compliant stakeholders for the record revenue performance, Oshoba urged them to regard the ₦323 billion collection as a foundation for even greater achievements as the year progresses.
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