TinCan Command Hits Yet Another High Revenue, Collects ₦154.3b In October‎

The TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has continued to strive in the area of revenue generation for the country as it hit yet another height in its revenue generation drive.

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‎The Command, under the leadership of Comptroller Frank Onyeka, since the introduction of the Unified Customs Management System, codenamed the B'Odogwu software platform has continued to experience greater performances in various areas of its operations.

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‎The October 2025 revenue record as obtained from the office of the public relations officer, Chief Supretendent of Customs, Oscar Ivara shows the second highest revenue generation of the Command with the a total of one hundred and fifty four billion, three hundred and eighty four million, eight hundred and thirty four thousand, fifty naira and ninety three Kobo (₦154,384,834,050.93k) only

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‎Recall that the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Onyeka has said in August when the Command recorded its highest revenue generation ever that the revenue breakthrough is attributable to the successful deployment of the indigenous B’Odogwu trade platform, which he said has “significantly improved trade facilitation and enhanced revenue performance". The Command had recorded its highest monthly revenue collection ever in August 2025, raking in ₦159 billion.

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‎The CAC had then praised the commitment of his officers and commended stakeholders for contributing to the achievement.

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‎Onurka also commended the Comptroller-General of Customs who is also the Chairman of World Customs Organisation Council, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi mfr for recognising the efforts of the Tin Can Island Port Command officers and granting his support in their activities.

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‎The TinCan Island Port Command has fully keyed into the policy of collaboration, consolidation and innovation as espoused by the CGC and this has been a driving force in the activities of the Command this year.

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‎Using this drive, Tin Can Island Port Command will continue to set the pace for customs operations nationwide, reinforcing its role as a vital revenue hub for Nigeria.

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