The Nigeria Customs Service, Port Harcourt II Area Command, has recorded its highest monthly revenue collection ever, generating ₦76.07 billion in October 2025.
According to the Command, the feat reflects improved operational efficiency and stronger collaboration among stakeholders under the leadership of Comptroller Aliyu M. Alkali.
In a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent Theophilus P. Duniya, the record performance was attributed to “deliberate and conscious stakeholder engagement,” with emphasis on compliance, legitimate trade facilitation, and value addition.
Comptroller Alkali was said to have strengthened the Command’s structure by strategically deploying officers to areas of need, thereby ensuring optimal resource use and operational efficiency. The statement added that these measures have helped the Command surpass its monthly revenue targets.
Speaking on the achievement, Comptroller Alkali commended port stakeholders, importers, licensed agents, and officers of the Command for their “patriotism, synergy, and commitment.” He urged them to sustain the momentum in the coming months.
“This milestone is a testament to what we can achieve through effective teamwork and dedication to national development,” Alkali said. “We shall continue to strengthen our systems to sustain this momentum.”
The Command reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national economic growth through effective revenue generation and the facilitation of legitimate trade.