The Nigeria Customs Service, Port Harcourt Area I Command has recorded a significant revenue performance in the first half of the year, which saw a total of ₦141.6 billion generated between January and June 2025.
In a statement issued on behalf of the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Yola Hashim, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs II Barilule Aanee this figure represents a 32.9 percent increase, equivalent to ₦35 billion, compared to the ₦106.5 billion collected during the corresponding period in 2024.
According to the statement, the revenue realised represents 65.3 percent of the Command’s annual target of ₦216.9 billion and surpasses the mid-year benchmark of ₦108 billion.
Providing a breakdown, the statement stated that ₦56.1 billion was collected in the first quarter, while ₦85.5 billion was generated in the second quarter of 2025.
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“This reflects a strong year-on-year growth compared to the ₦43.6 billion and ₦62.9 billion recorded in the first and second quarters of 2024, respectively. The figures represent increases of ₦12.5 billion in the first quarter and ₦22.5 billion in the second quarter.”
Comptroller Hashim attributed the success recorded to the dedication and professionalism of the command’s officers and men, alongside the unwavering cooperation of stakeholders and partner agencies operating within the port environment.
He lauded the strategic support provided by tactical units from the Customs Headquarters, which, he said, has significantly contributed to plugging revenue leakages and enhancing the Command’s operational efficiency.
The Customs Area Comptroller further expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Service Management for their continued support, guidance and leadership.
