TinCan Command Hits N126B Revenue In January As Compt. Onyeka Engage Stakeholders on Reforms

The TinCan Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has made an outstanding performance in the area of revenue generation as the command made a total of N116,412,735,766.23 in the month of January 2025

This, according to the Customs Area Comptroller of the command CAC, Compt. Frank Onyeka represents a significant increase of N27,982,609,643.47 when compared with the sum of N88,430,126,122.76 generated by the command in same month of the preceding year 2024, this represents a 24.06% increase.

Comptroller Frank while engaging critical stakeholders in the command recently, expressed optimism regarding the continued growth, stating that the Command is on track to surpass its 2025 annual target of N1,524,699,999,478.52, as he is taking adequate steps to maintain the momentum throughout the year.

On some of his reforms introduced in the Command so far, Comptroller Onyeka said he is creating a more trade-friendly environment for all port activities to strive. He reiterated that the era of multiple alerts are over, and stressed that honest declarations and thorough examinations must be emphasized.

He promised to continuous stakeholders engagement as according to him, this is a crucial part of ensuring the success of these initiatives. "Through constant collaboration and feedback, we aim to address concerns, foster a better understanding of the processes, and ultimately ensure smooth implementation of these policies."

The directives from the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR to initiate these consultations underscores the commitment of the service to transparency, effective communication, and partnership with stakeholders as it navigates through the evolving landscape of international trade.

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