ACG Eyakwaire Commends Oil and Gas FTZ Command for Exceeding Revenue Target

By Bimpe Audu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Command, generated ₦83.63 billion between January and September 2026, surpassing its annual revenue target of ₦80.58 billion by 3.8 per cent, as the Zonal Coordinator of Zone C, Port Harcourt, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Chibuzor Eyakwaire, commended the Command for its performance.

ACG Eyakwaire gave the commendation on Thursday, 29 October 2026, during a working visit to the Command, where the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Immaculata Nyong, presented the Command’s revenue performance.

Nyong disclosed that the Command generated ₦83,632,416,810.82, representing 103.8 per cent of its annual target of ₦80,575,475,990.01.

She attributed the achievement to improved compliance by enterprise operators within the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone, as well as the commitment, professionalism and diligence of officers and men of the Command.

The CAC further revealed that the revenue represented a 99.8 per cent increase over the ₦41.85 billion generated during the corresponding period in 2025.

She reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining the revenue growth while facilitating legitimate trade and ensuring compliance with existing Customs laws and regulations.

The working visit also provided an opportunity to assess the Command’s operational performance and strengthen administrative and operational collaboration within Zone C.