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LAGOS, Nigeria - The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has increased its daily revenue at Apapa Port to N18.9 billion, surpassing the previous record of N18.2 billion set in October.
The revenue collected on March 14, 2025, marks the highest in the command's history. Dr. Babatunde Olomu, the Area Controller of the Apapa command, credited this achievement to commitment, consistent compliance and the promotion of peaceful industrial relations at Apapa Port.
“Our record-breaking collection of N18.9 billion daily is just the beginning of greater successes to come this year. We will continue our efforts against smuggling, as our officers are always prepared to identify concealment, under-declaration, false declaration, and other strategies aimed at evading duties,” he stated.
Olomu emphasized the importance of ports as vital national assets influencing both the local economy and global trade. He stressed the need to keep the ports operational, especially Apapa Port, which handles the largest volume of cargo entering Nigeria.
Under the direction of the Controller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, Olomu led high-level discussions to collaborate with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to address all conflicts with port users and truckers related to the Eto'o call-up system that had caused traffic congestion along the Apapa Port corridor.
He also took action to avert a planned service withdrawal by maritime workers and freight forwarders due to unresolved disagreements with APM Terminals. The CAC further mentioned measures that helped avoid a halt in port operations and enhanced productivity, ensuring smooth import and export activities.
“In accordance with the CGC's directives, which prioritize robust stakeholder engagement, we intervened in disputes involving other government agencies, terminal operators, and stakeholders within the port. It is encouraging to see that our intervention enabled uninterrupted trade and restored confidence among port users,” he noted.
