House of Reps Pledges Support as Tin Can Island Port Rakes in ₦347.9 Billion in Q1 2025
LAGOS – The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced an impressive revenue performance for the first quarter of 2025, generating a total of ₦347.9 billion — a 14.54% increase from the ₦303.8 billion collected during the same period in 2024.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, made the disclosure during an official visit by the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise to the Command. He noted that the difference of over ₦44 billion underscores the Command’s strengthened revenue generation strategies, enhanced operational efficiency, and unwavering commitment to national economic growth.
The Q1 revenue figure also represents 91.2% of the quarter’s projected target of ₦381.2 billion, and 22.81% of the annual target of ₦1.52 trillion.
In addition to its revenue performance, the Command also recorded significant enforcement milestones. Comptroller Onyeka revealed that the Command recently handed over a cache of seized illicit drugs to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), including 1,863 packets of Cannabis Indica (931.25kg) and 97 packets of Crystal Methamphetamine. The total street value of the drugs was estimated at over ₦8.05 billion.
“These seizures demonstrate the Command’s unwavering resolve to safeguard national security and combat illegal trade,” Onyeka said.
On stakeholder engagement, the Area Controller praised the strong collaborative relationship between the Command and key players in the maritime sector — including Customs-licensed agents, shipping companies, armed forces, paramilitary agencies, and civil society organizations. He highlighted that regular meetings, joint operations, and shared training programs have significantly boosted operational efficiency and security at the Port.
Comptroller Onyeka also emphasized the importance of capacity building. He revealed that several training programs were held in the first quarter, focusing on themes such as integrity, emotional intelligence, and improved inspection procedures — all aimed at maintaining a world-class standard of professionalism among officers.
Looking ahead, he assured that the Command would continue to enhance its administrative and operational capabilities, further close revenue leakages, and work closely with stakeholders to drive national economic objectives.
The visit by lawmakers was led by the Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide, who commended the Command’s dedication and performance.
“I am impressed by what I’ve seen here,” Abejide said. “This Committee has visited Tin Can Island Port over six times in the last eight months, and each time we see progress. We assure you of our continuous support and cooperation.”
He further noted that the House would prioritize any Customs-related legislation to strengthen the Service and applauded Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for the remarkable progress made under his leadership.
