By Femi Anamelechi
The Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) Tin Can Island Port Command has announced a surplus in 2025 revenue with N1.6 trillion collection. Tin Can Island Port Command, generated N1.60 trillion in revenue in 2025, exceeding its annual target of N1.52 trillion. The increased revenue generation was discussed in a Press statement issued on Saturday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Oscar Ivara.The increased revenue generation comes on the heals of the elevation of Frank Onyeka to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs.Recently Comptr. Frank Onyeka, the immediate past Customs Area Controller of the Command officially handed over leadership of the command to Comptr. Joe Anani who was a former Controller at PTML Command after his promotion.According to the press Statement, Tin Can Island Port Command also recorded an improved revenue of N401.01 billion during the first quarter of 2026.Addressing the press during the handover ceremony, Assistant Comptroller-General Frank Onyeka said the command surpassed its 2025 revenue target of N1.524 trillion.The ACG describing his tenure as one of the most rewarding periods of his career in the Customs Service.ACG Frank Onyeka formally handed over to Comptroller Joe Anani, who previously served as Customs Area Controller at Ports and Terminal Multiservices Ltd.“This moment is both emotional and historic for me. Serving as the Customs Area Controller of this great command has been one of the greatest honours of my career,” Onyeka said.Speaking further he pointed out that;“Under my leadership, the command generated N1.60 trillion in 2025, surpassing its target, and also recorded N401.01 billion in the first quarter of 2026.” The ACG said, the revenue growth was driven by discipline, intelligence-led operations, improved compliance measures, stakeholder engagement, and the deployment of modern trade facilitation tools.
Onyeka said the command achieved major anti-smuggling breakthroughs during his tenure, including seizures of illicit drugs and prohibited goods valued at over N35 billion.“These seizures underscore our collective resolve to protect the nation from criminal networks and safeguard public health and security,” he stated.ACG Frank Onyeka also stated that the command was able to enhance and strengthened collaboration with port stakeholders, including freight forwarders, terminal operators, shipping companies, importers, and exporters, to improve operational efficiency and compliance.Frank O Onyeka highlighted the essence of capacity building and development of staff as key priority under his leadership through training programmes, workshops, and other professional development initiatives aimed at improving operational effectiveness.“I believe that the strength of any institution lies in the quality and preparedness of its personnel,” he said.He commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, for his leadership and support during his tenure. ACG Frank Onyeka also expressed appreciation to the media and industry stakeholders for their cooperation.Hr called on stakeholders to continue supporting the incoming management, stressing that unity and continuity would be critical to sustaining the command’s performanceHe emphasized that th latest performance builds on the command’s strong revenue growth recorded in the first half of 2025.The Tin Can Island Port Command generated N747.07 billion between January and June 2025, representing a 29.85% increase compared to the N575.36 billion recorded during the corresponding period in 2024. The performance reflected a surplus of N171.72 billion and a 98.03% achievement of the command’s half-year revenue target.The command attributed the improved performance to the deployment of the Bodogwu clearance system, which processed 3,450 Single Goods Declarations and successfully exited 2,749 entries within the review period.
