Apapa Customs Records ₦323bn Revenue in July
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has achieved a record-breaking revenue collection of ₦323 billion in July 2026, marking the highest monthly revenue ever recorded by the Command.
The milestone represents another major achievement under the leadership of Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, who previously led the Command to a record ₦304 billion collection in October 2025.
Oshoba disclosed the latest figure during the Command’s monthly meeting with Deputy Comptrollers in charge of Terminals and Unit Heads on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. He attributed the performance to government policy support, operational reforms and increased compliance among stakeholders.
The CAC commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, and the NCS management team for their efforts toward modernising the Service.
He said the various innovations introduced by the management had streamlined operations, provided clearer direction and contributed significantly to improved performance.
According to Oshoba, the enhanced B’Odogwu system, which initially encountered operational challenges, has improved considerably and is now delivering positive results.
He also highlighted the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative, noting that it has reduced cargo clearance times and created a more predictable trading environment that supports legitimate imports.
The CAC further pointed to the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, which currently has more than 200 beneficiaries, as another initiative that has contributed positively to the Command’s revenue performance.
He explained that intelligence-led enforcement activities had also strengthened compliance, with officers intensifying efforts to identify false declarations and ensure adherence to the Service’s valuation principles, thereby safeguarding government revenue.
Oshoba also acknowledged the role of the business environment created by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, particularly the relative stability in the foreign exchange market.
He noted that a more predictable foreign exchange environment has enabled businesses to plan effectively, make informed decisions and conduct international trade with greater confidence.
The CAC, however, challenged officers to look beyond routine revenue collection and assess their individual contributions to enforcement and intervention.
He urged personnel to consider what additional value they had brought to their respective units through interventions and improved compliance.
Oshoba stressed the importance of trade facilitation and ease of doing business, describing the current operating environment as increasingly predictable and supportive of business growth.
He directed officers to resolve disputes promptly where consignments require further examination, while ensuring proper documentation and adherence to the Post Clearance Audit (PCA) process.
On stakeholder engagement, the CAC urged officers to maintain a positive and professional approach, encouraging them to ensure that stakeholders leave their offices with confidence and hope rather than frustration.
He recognised the contributions of stakeholders and sister government agencies, stating that their cooperation had improved compliance and contributed to greater order within the business environment.
The Area Controller further charged officers to build trust through professionalism, mutual respect and effective collaboration.
He also urged personnel to maintain transparency and discipline, embrace smarter ways of working, stay abreast of emerging digital processes and seek guidance from experienced colleagues whenever necessary.
Describing leadership as a collective responsibility, Oshoba called on Staff Officers to support Deputy Controllers in maintaining discipline and creating a healthy workplace founded on teamwork, empathy, compassion and concern for staff welfare.
The CAC also directed personnel to remain security-conscious, strengthen supervision, participate in continuous in-house training and strictly follow approved operational procedures.
He urged all units to sustain the current momentum, improve professional capacity and remain committed to productivity and quality service delivery.
While congratulating officers and compliant stakeholders on the record revenue performance, Oshoba cautioned that the achievement should not be regarded as an endpoint. He described it as a foundation for even greater accomplishments as the Command works toward the end of 2026.
