By Akare Ogunleye
LAGOS — The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a revenue generation of ₦747.23 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a significant 29.85% increase compared to the ₦575.54 billion recorded in the same period of 2024.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Dera Nnadi, disclosed this impressive performance in Lagos, attributing the growth to strategic reforms, improved trade facilitation, and enhanced compliance by port users.
According to Nnadi, the command’s revenue surge was largely driven by increased cargo throughput, deployment of advanced cargo scanning systems, tighter enforcement of import regulations, and sustained stakeholder engagement.
“Our improved processes and deployment of non-intrusive inspection technologies have significantly reduced clearance time while increasing transparency and accountability in cargo processing,” he said.
He added that the command also prioritized capacity building for officers and strengthened anti-smuggling efforts to improve efficiency and curb revenue leakages.
In addition to revenue performance, Nnadi revealed that the Tin Can Command made several high-profile seizures in the first half of the year, including contraband valued at over ₦3.5 billion, ranging from arms, expired pharmaceuticals, used tyres, and unregistered imported vehicles.
The customs boss reaffirmed the command’s commitment to meeting its full-year revenue target while supporting national economic growth through trade facilitation and enforcement of fiscal policies.
The Tin Can Island Port remains one of Nigeria’s busiest seaports, handling a large volume of imports including automobiles, food products, electronics, and industrial equipment. Industry analysts say the port’s revenue performance reflects improving confidence in Nigeria’s maritime sector despite macroeconomic challenges.
Nnadi assured that the command will continue to collaborate with sister agencies, freight forwarders, and terminal operators to streamline port operations and reduce bottlenecks for compliant traders.
