Not less than N2.93 trillion was rake in as revenue from Nigeria’s busiest seaport, Apapa Port in 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Port Command has said.
A cursory look at the figures showed that the amount generated by the service in the Apapa Area Command is an impressive increase of ₦573, 295, 266, 571.10 over the ₦2, 357, 213, 560, 539. 22 it collected in 2024.
Maritime Bits checks revealed that the amount generated in 2025 by the command represents a 24.32 per cent growth.
The command in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer (PRO),
Mr. Isah Sulaiman said its performance in 2025 reinforces its position as the leading revenue hub in Nigeria.
Sulaiman, a Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) quoted the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba attributing the achievement to effective leadership, disciplined manpower and the strategic deployment of technology under the guidance of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
The CAC also commended compliant stakeholders whose lawful trade practices contributed significantly to the revenue growth.
According to Oshoba, a major contributor to the success was the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) also known as B’Odogwu which enhanced transparency, efficiency and accountability in cargo clearance processes. Regular performance reviews and timely revenue recovery measures further strengthened collections.
The CAC stated that in the area of trade facilitation, the command intensified stakeholder sensitisation following the rollout of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme and expanded the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative to ensure faster processing and release of compliant cargoes.
He revealed that efforts are also at an advanced stage to deploy the FS6000 cargo scanning system, a non-intrusive technology capable of scanning up to 200 containers per hour.
In the same vein, Oshoba revealed that the command also recorded enforcement successes, intercepting 53 containers laden with illicit drugs and prohibited items, including cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol, and expired pharmaceuticals with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N12,632,239,303.00k.
According to him, some of the interceptions in the year 2025 were handed over to relevant agencies such as NDLEA and NAFDAC for further investigation and possible prosecution.
He expressed optimism that the command would achieve greater revenue milestone in 2026, driven by deeper implementation of B’Odogwu, AEO, and OSS, stronger intelligence-led enforcement, and expanded collaboration with sister agencies.
He assured stakeholders of enhanced engagement with terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, haulage operators and the media to promote transparency, compliance and seamless trade at the nation’s busiest port.
