The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt II Command, has surpassed its 2025 revenue target by more than 100 per cent, recording one of its strongest performances in recent years.
The Command disclosed that it was given a revenue target of N700.01 billion for 2025, following its impressive showing in the previous year. However, it exceeded expectations by generating a total of N731.2 billion, representing 104.46 per cent of the target.
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This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Theophilus P. Duniya. According to him, the achievement reflects the effective leadership of the Area Controller, Comptroller Aliyu M. Alkali, and the successful implementation of the Comptroller-General of Customs’ policy direction.
Duniya said the deployment of the indigenous Unified Customs Management System, known as the B’Odogwu platform, enhanced faster cargo clearance and improved operational efficiency. He added that strict adherence to standard operating procedures, high discipline among officers, and sustained engagement with stakeholders also contributed significantly to the revenue performance.
Comptroller Alkali expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the NCS management for providing an enabling environment for the Command’s success. He also commended officers for their dedication, diligence and professionalism.
In addition to revenue collection, the Command intercepted 75 containers with a cumulative Duty Paid Value of N47.6 billion. Thirty of the containers were found to contain expired, illicit and unregistered pharmaceutical products, while others violated various customs laws.
The Area Controller urged importers and licensed agents to make honest declarations, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to facilitating legitimate trade while enforcing regulations with integrity
