By Femi Anamelechi
Comptroller Ajibola Odusanya in charge of Lillypond Export Command said the command processed a total of 27, 721 export containers with an increased revenue of $1.586, 0410, 100.25 in first half of of 2025, representing an increase from the $1,165,073,182.37 recorded between January and June 2024. This the Comptroller disclosed is a growth rate of approximately 36%.Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday July 31, 2025, Comptroller Ajibola Odusanya Pointed out that as a Command solely dedicated to the processing of containerized exports B’Odogwu has tremendously enhanced the revenue generation of the commands, he ommended the implementation of B’Odogwu as a transformational game changer. He said;”As part of management’s commitment to achieving operational excellence, I am pleased to inform you that the ICT Modernization Unit has successfully deployed the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), also known as B’Odogwu. This platform integrates all export-related modules, and Lilypond Export Command is actively involved in its implementation”According to Comptroller Ajibpla Odusanya the UCMS platform holds tremendous potential in enhancing trade facilitation, promoting ease of doing business, improving revenue collection, and strengthening accountability to our stakeholders.
The Comptroller acknowledged a few challenges of the Unified Customs Management System ( UCMS) and pointed out that , the Command is actively working with stakeholders to resolve these issues.The Comptroller while highlighting the operations of LilyPond Export Command pointed out that that;” In the first half of 2024, the 2.5% surcharge paid on re-exported items totaled N47,845,142 (forty-seven million, eight hundred and forty-five thousand, one hundred and forty-two naira). However, in the same period of 2025, this amount rose significantly to 318,775,782 (three hundred and eighteen million, seven hundred and seventy-five thousand, seven hundred and eighty-two naira). This represents a notable increase of 270,930,640, reflecting improved documentation, increased export activities, and growing exporter confidence.” According to CAC, the Command processed a total of 27,721 export containers, a substantial rise from the 9,438 containers handled during the same period in 2024. This difference of 18,283 containers translates to a 200% growth in container throughput.
During the period under review Agricultural produce remained the leading export, with a total value of $966,733,612.40 (nine hundred and sixty-six million, seven hundred and thirty-three thousand, six hundred and twelve dollars reflecting an increase from $288,826,590.93 in the corresponding period of 2024. This increase reflects a significant increase of $677,907,021.47 in value. He also stated that LilyPond Export commands achieved an increase in total value of manufactured goods processed exports worth 2,083,391,269.82 when compared with 2024. Comptroller Ajibola Odusanya said that this represents a massive increase of N1,913,268,843.53 compared to the N170,122,426.29 recorded in the first half of 2024 and underscores Nigeria’s increasing industrial output and export diversification efforts. “Speaking further he pointed out that;Under the Nigeria Export Supervision Scheme, which mandates statutory fees on all legitimate goods exported from Nigeria, the Command processed 12,000,127,606.28 in the first half of 2025.
This shows an extraordinary increase of N9,383,043,071.59 compared to the N2,617,084,534.49 recorded in the first half of 2024. He emphasized that this rise indicates an improved compliance and the growing volume of export transactions.The CAC appreciated the cool about and strategic partnership with Stakeholders;”We have maintained a strong, collaborative relationship with our partner government agencies, including the NDLEA, SON, NAQS, Police, NAFDAC, and others.”He stated that Stakeholder feedback has continued to affirm the efforts of the Command and urged them to continue to comply with the statutory Nigeria Customs Operational engagement regulations CAC Ajibola Odusanya expressed the commands appreciate to the Comptroller-General of Customs for his unrelenting support and for providing an enabling environment that promotes trade facilitation, especially in the non-oil export sector.
