The Nigeria Customs Service reported more over six billion Naira in September, according to Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency.
This was announced by Issa-Onilu during Monday’s Monthly National Joint Security Press Briefing in Abuja.
The nation’s security agencies, paramilitary, and regulatory bodies support the NOA-organized briefing.
He pointed out that September was characterised by cooperative projects, operational milestones, and strategic engagements that confirmed the Service’s pivotal position in furthering Nigeria’s vision for economic development.
Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Bashir Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of Customs, the Service continued its steady march towards reform, innovation, and stakeholder trust, with each activity during the period reflecting its enduring commitment to transparency, efficiency, and institutional renewal.
The NCS reported a total income collection of ₦658,605,400,392 for the month of September. This number illustrates the Service’s consistent financial success in the face of continuous changes and increased enforcement activity.
“It reflects the cumulative contributions of various commands and operations that align with the broader strategy to minimise leakages throughout the system and strengthen revenue mobilisation,” Issa-Onilu stated.
The head of the NOA also mentioned that the NCS and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria maintained a high-level strategic engagement during the time under review.
He clarified that the interaction offered a forum to advance policy coherence, fortify trade ties, and map out a viable path for industrial expansion.
Issa-Onilu went on to say that it strengthened the agenda for service reform, which is based on cooperation, inclusivity, and shared accountability for economic growth.
The involvement also demonstrated how the manufacturing sector is recognised as a vital contributor to national productivity and a force behind Nigeria’s efforts to diversify its sources of income outside of oil.
“On the operational front, the Service introduced a One-Stop-Shop platform, an innovation intended to minimise cargo clearance time, reduce procedural bottlenecks, and ensure seamless coordination among stakeholders within the trade ecosystem, marking another significant step towards improving trade efficiency.
“Officers of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ achieved a significant victory in border security and enforcement by intercepting weapons, industrial drones, and other illegal items in the Southwest Region.
This operation is a prime example of the service’s operational intelligence, alertness, and steadfast determination to protect national boundaries from transnational threats and illegal activity.
“By guaranteeing that lawful trade flourishes and threats to national security are eliminated, the interception further strengthens the service’s dual mandate of trade facilitation and security enforcement,” Issa-Onilu stated.
He emphasised that by assisting sister agencies and funding community development projects in a variety of forms, the Service showed its ongoing dedication to corporate social responsibility (CSR).
He claims that these initiatives are a reflection of the service’s recognition that trade and security are enhanced when institutions work together and communities are empowered.
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) Board of Trustees’ praise of the service, he continued, was an external confirmation of continuous efforts to create an organisation based on professionalism, responsibility, and trust.
“The accomplishment in September is proof that the Service is not just changing; it is establishing new benchmarks in national service delivery, reform communication, and institutional excellence,” he added.
The firm said last month that it earned N3.6 trillion in revenue from January to June 2025. This is a Google Vignette: https://punchng.com/customs-revenue-hits-n3-6tn-in-six-months
Abdullahi Maiwada, the service’s National Public Relations Officer, clarified that the number indicates an exceptional performance that goes above and beyond expectations.
Following an impressive performance in exceeding its 2024 revenue projections, the Senate Committee on Customs increased the Nigeria Customs Service’s 2025 income objective from N6.584 trillion to N10 trillion, according to a June report.
