Compliance, Collaboration Drive ₦202.9bn Revenue at MMAC Customs – Comptroller Otunla
Author: Lucy Nyambi.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), in charge of the Murtala Muhammed Area Command (MMAC), Comptroller Godwin Otunla, has attributed the ₦202.9 billion revenue recorded by the command in 2025 to improved trader compliance and effective teamwork.
In a statement released by the command’s public relations officer, Superintendent of Customs, Affiong Momodu, on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, Comptroller Otunla, announced this while reviewing the Command’s performance for the year.
He noted that the revenue figure represents a 13% increase over the ₦181.01 billion recorded in 2024, translating to 113% achievement of its annual target.
According to him, the milestone was driven by effective monitoring of import transactions, timely detection of irregularities, and deliberate measures to block revenue leakages.
He commended the dedication of officers, collaboration with sister agencies, and support from compliant traders and licensed customs agents, saying, “These factors were key to the Command’s outstanding performance.”
Comptroller Otunla assured stakeholders that the Murtala Muhammed Area Command would sustain the momentum in 2026 by deepening compliance strategies, strengthening operational controls, and improving service delivery.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous stakeholder engagement, in line with the Nigeria Customs Service’s mandate to facilitate trade and generate revenue.
