The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Apapa Area Command, has recorded an unprecedented ₦323 billion revenue collection in July 2026, the highest monthly revenue ever achieved by the Command.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed this during the monthly meeting with Deputy Comptrollers of Terminals and Unit Heads held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Oshoba attributed the record performance to the combined impact of policy support, operational reforms, improved compliance and relative stability in the foreign exchange market.
He commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the NCS management team for their commitment to modernising the Service, noting that recent innovations had streamlined operations and provided clearer direction for personnel.
According to him, the improved performance of the B’Odogwu system, which had initially faced challenges, has contributed to stronger operational outcomes at the Command.
He also highlighted the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative, which he said had accelerated cargo delivery and created a more predictable business environment that encouraged legitimate importation.
“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 said.
Oshoba said intelligence-driven enforcement operations had further strengthened compliance, with officers intensifying efforts to detect false declarations and ensure adherence to the Service’s valuation principles in protecting government revenue.
The CAC also credited the enabling business environment created by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly the relative stability in the foreign exchange market, for contributing to improved trading conditions.
He explained that a more predictable forex regime had enabled business operators to plan better, make informed decisions and conduct trade with greater confidence.
The Apapa Customs boss, however, challenged officers to look beyond routine revenue collection and identify their individual contributions to the Command’s overall performance.
“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.
Oshoba stressed the importance of trade facilitation and ease of doing business, urging officers to resolve disputes promptly, follow proper documentation procedures and apply the Post Clearance Audit (PCA) process where consignments require further scrutiny.
On stakeholder relations, he urged officers to build trust through professionalism, respect and collaboration.
“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 further urged personnel to uphold transparency and discipline, keep pace with evolving digital processes and seek guidance from experienced colleagues where necessary.
Oshoba also called on Staff Officers to support Deputy Controllers in promoting discipline and a healthy work environment anchored on compassion, empathy, teamwork and concern for the welfare of subordinates.
He directed personnel to maintain heightened security consciousness, proper supervision, continuous in-house training and strict compliance with approved procedures.
While commending officers and compliant stakeholders for the record revenue performance, Oshoba urged the Command to regard the achievement as a stepping stone towards further breakthroughs as the year 2026 progresses.