The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Tin Can Island Port Command, generated ₦787.2 billion in revenue between May and October 2026 and intercepted 603 shotguns and 14,862.75 kilogrammes of cannabis during the period.

The figures were disclosed by the outgoing Customs Area Controller, Acting Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs J.A. Anani, during the handover of the Command’s leadership to Deputy Comptroller E.A. Ekok on Friday, November 13.

Anani, who was elevated to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-General, attributed the revenue performance to improved compliance, effective monitoring, operational efficiency and sustained engagement with stakeholders.

He said the Command’s enforcement operations also led to the seizure of the firearms and cannabis, alongside other prohibited and illicit items, as part of efforts to protect national security and the economy.

Anani highlighted personnel welfare and professional development as other areas of focus during his tenure.

He also cited the Command’s performance at the Zonal Inter-Command Sports Competition, where it emerged second runner-up in football and won the men’s singles and doubles badminton events.

He thanked the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and officers, sister agencies, licensed customs agents, importers, terminal operators and shipping companies for their support.

The outgoing Controller urged his successor to sustain the Command’s revenue performance, strengthen enforcement and deepen collaboration with stakeholders.

In his acceptance speech, Ekok said his administration would align with the Comptroller-General’s policy thrust of Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation, with emphasis on revenue optimisation, trade facilitation, enforcement and discipline.

He pledged to improve cargo examination, classification and valuation processes to block revenue leakages and ensure the collection of appropriate duties and taxes.

The new Controller also promised compliant traders a more transparent business environment and efficient cargo clearance procedures aimed at reducing cargo dwell time.

He, however, warned that the Command would maintain zero tolerance for smuggling, false declarations, duty evasion and other activities that threaten national security and economic stability.

Ekok further stressed the need for stronger intelligence sharing and coordinated operations among agencies at the port, while pledging to prioritise personnel welfare and capacity development.

He identified integrity, punctuality, professionalism and discipline as standards expected of officers and men of the Command.