By Femi Anamelechi
In an unprecedented display of what to expect as the Comptroller of the premium Apapa Port , the new Customs Area Comptroller of Apapa command Emmanuel Oshoba has started implementing his vow to build on the success of his predecessor. CAC Emmanuel Oshoba achieved a whooping revenue collection of ₦20,156,077,098.56 on Tuesday September 9, 2025.This milestone is a record-breaking collection and stands as the highest daily revenue of any command in the Nigeria Customs Service using the Unified Customs Management System, also known as B’Odogwu. This highly commendable record has not only broken the existing ₦18b achieved by the command but has also confirmed the new CAC’s resolve to meet and surpass the revenue target set for the command as stated in his maiden address on Monday Comptroller Oshoba shortly after assuming office held a meeting with senior officers of the command where he commended them for the great feats achieved in the past and changed them not to relent on their oars but rededicate themselves to Duty and increase their tempo of productivity. He reminded them that outstanding results are the real proof of hard work, dedication and uncompromising disposition to duty and that he believes they could do better than they did before his arrival.
On the recent ₦20.1b collection in a day, Comptroller Oshoba said it’s only the beginning of greater exploits and it’s not time for celebration because he foresees greater achievements for the flagship command of NCS under his leadership. He described B’Odogwu as a necessity in the build-up to a more modern and efficient customs administration in Nigeria with potential to strengthen the country’s position as Africa’s largest economy noted for trade facilitation. “I commend my team and stakeholders for this great milestone of ₦20.1b collection in one day just 24 hours after I resumed here. It’s not the time to clap yet because clapping means removing your two hands from work to celebrate. “Let’s leave the celebration and applause for days ahead when we shall have future achievements of surpassing targets, curbing any attempted smuggling or concealment and treating trade with productive speed without compromising our integrity. I believe in Action, which speaks louder than words”We are all part of history as our collective efforts are resonating positively on the Nigerian economy. I urge my officers to keep the great work going and for the stakeholders, they should stay on the path of compliance ” Comptroller Oshoba said.
