By Femi Anamelechi
The Customs Area Controller in charge of Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu has recorded outstanding performance in revenue collection. The controller attributed the outstanding performance to the ongoing new-age Nigeria Customs practical solutions.This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Chief Supreteindent of Customs, Isah Sulaimon on Thursday 5 November 2026, the Command generated ₦302,952,570,769.24 in October 2026, representing an increase of ₦20,161,430,521.84 over the ₦282,791,140,247.40 recorded in September 2026.”Our result represents a month-on-month growth of approximately 7.13 per cent. The October collection marks another significant revenue performance above the ₦300 billion threshold, following the Command’s record-breaking collection of over ₦323 billion in July 2026″ he saidMu’azu explained that since assuming office as the Area Controller, stakeholders collaboration and strategic partnership with port community has helped strengthen institutional relationships, promote mutual understanding and foster the unity required to create a more conducive business environment for traders and other port users.
He stated that in the area of enforcement, 437 sachets of Cannabis Sativa weighing 392.5 kilogrammes in 2 separate containers with a combined Duty Paid Value of ₦196,131,606.82 were intercepted during the period under review. “The Apapa Area Command remains committed to consolidating its revenue performance, strengthening enforcement and building stronger partnerships with stakeholders to improve the efficiency of port operations”Comptroller Mu’azu reiterated his committed to consolidating achieved revenue success to strengthen enforcement and build stronger partnerships with stakeholders to improve the efficiency of port operations.
