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Tincan Island Customs Celebrates Distinguished Officers, Exceeds ₦1.6trn Revenue Target

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Tincan Island Customs Celebrates Distinguished Officers, Exceeds ₦1.6trn Revenue Target

By Ibe Wada

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at it’s headquarters in Lagos, recognised outstanding officers as well announced 2025 revenue stride of ₦1.6 trillion.

The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed that the Command exceeded its ₦1.524 trillion revenue benchmark for 2025, describing the feat as a remarkable improvement over previous years.

According to him, the achievement was the result of collective effort, enhanced efficiency and transparency, rather than individual contributions.

“A tree can never make a forest. I could not have done it alone, too much has been given to us, and much is expected. Officers deserve appreciation for their tireless efforts,” he said.

He explained that the awards ceremony reflected a renewed culture within the Service to recognise diligence, professionalism and shared responsibility among officers.

The CAC also highlighted operational reforms introduced to improve trade facilitation and internal efficiency, particularly measures aimed at eliminating unnecessary delays in file processing.

“Upon assumption of office, I made it clear that files should not be held unnecessarilly. If there are issues with files, let them be clearly identified and addressed. If you are not sure what to do, ask,” he said.

Comptroller Onyeka noted that the recent launch of the Time Release Study report by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, had further strengthened the Command’s resolve to accelerate legitimate trade while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

He paid tribute to his predecessor, Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Dera Nnadi, describing his tenure as “superb” and acknowledging that it laid a solid foundation for the Command’s current achievements.

The CAC also expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General, as well as stakeholders, partners and officers, for sustaining confidence in the Command despite prevailing economic and operational challenges.

The award recipients described the recognition as both an honour and a call to greater responsibility.

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