Lagos: The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has set a new benchmark in revenue generation, recording ₦1.61 trillion in 2025—exceeding its annual target by more than ₦85 billion.
Customs Area Controller Comptroller Frank Onyeka said the performance reflects renewed efficiency and reforms driving Nigeria’s maritime trade.
In a statement released through the command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent Oscar Ivara, Onyeka noted that the achievement ranks among the highest surpluses in the command’s history.
The milestone was celebrated at an award ceremony in Lagos, where officers were recognised for professionalism and dedication.
“A tree can never make a forest. I could not have done it alone. Much has been given to us, and much is expected,” Onyeka said, stressing teamwork and transparency as the foundation of success.
Key reforms—including the B’Odogwu clearance system and the Time Release Study (TRS)—were credited with reducing cargo delays, streamlining procedures, and enhancing trade facilitation.
The Comptroller‑General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, highlighted Tin Can’s performance during the 2026 International Customs Day celebrations, citing it as a national benchmark.
Deputy Comptroller Essien Esiet, speaking on behalf of the award recipients, described the recognition as both an honour and a motivation to raise operational standards even further.