Apapa Customs Hits Record ₦323bn Revenue in July as Oshoba Credits Reforms, Forex Stability

 

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has recorded a historic monthly revenue collection of ₦323 billion in July 2026, the highest figure ever achieved by the Command.

 

The landmark performance comes under the leadership of the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, who had earlier led the Command to another record monthly collection of ₦304 billion in October 2025.

 

 

Oshoba disclosed the latest revenue figure during the monthly meeting with Deputy Comptrollers of Terminals and Unit Heads held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, attributing the performance to policy support, operational reforms, improved compliance and a more stable foreign exchange environment.

 

The CAC commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, and the management team of the NCS for their commitment to the ongoing modernisation of the Service.

 

“We recognise and acknowledge the CGC’s devotion and dedication to the modernisation project of the Nigerian Customs Service. The management team has introduced several innovations that have streamlined our activities and given us clear direction,” Oshoba said.

 

He said the reforms were already producing measurable results, particularly with improvements in the B’Odogwu system, which had initially faced operational challenges but had since been enhanced to deliver stronger outcomes.

 

The CAC also highlighted the impact of the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative, saying it had accelerated cargo delivery and created a more predictable business environment capable of encouraging legitimate importation.

 

Oshoba further identified the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) framework as another major contributor to the Command’s revenue performance, noting that the programme currently has more than 200 beneficiaries.

 

He said intelligence-driven enforcement operations had also strengthened compliance, with officers and men of the Command intensifying interventions against false declarations and ensuring adherence to the Service’s valuation principles to protect government revenue.

 

The CAC specifically credited the enabling business environment created by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, particularly the relative stability in the foreign exchange market, for supporting the improved performance.

 

According to him, a more predictable forex regime has enabled business operators to plan effectively, make informed decisions and conduct international trade with greater confidence.

 

While urging officers to look beyond routine revenue generation, Oshoba challenged them to identify their individual contributions to the Command’s overall performance.

 

“In your Area of Responsibility, you must ask yourself, apart from the normal revenue generated by your Unit, what is your own contribution in terms of intervention? What have I added?” he asked.

 

The CAC also stressed the importance of trade facilitation and ease of doing business, describing the current operating environment as more predictable and conducive to growth.

 

He directed officers to resolve disputes promptly and ensure that consignments requiring further scrutiny are handled through proper documentation and the Post Clearance Audit (PCA) process.

 

On stakeholder relations, Oshoba urged officers to adopt a professional and constructive approach in their dealings with members of the business community.

 

“When you interact with stakeholders, let them leave your office with hope rather than despair. As a leader, do not allow anyone who comes to you to depart feeling hopeless or depressed. Give people hope,” he said.

 

He acknowledged the cooperation of stakeholders and sister government agencies, noting that their support had contributed to improved compliance and greater stability in the port business environment.

 

The CAC charged officers to continue building trust through professionalism, respect and collaboration while upholding transparency and discipline in the discharge of their duties.

 

He also urged personnel to work smart, keep abreast of evolving digital processes and consult experienced colleagues whenever necessary.

 

Oshoba described effective leadership as a collective responsibility, calling on Staff Officers to support Deputy Controllers in maintaining discipline and fostering a healthy working environment anchored on compassion, empathy, teamwork and concern for the welfare of subordinates.

 

He further directed all units to heighten security consciousness, strengthen supervision, sustain continuous in-house training and ensure full compliance with approved procedures.

 

While commending officers of the Command and compliant stakeholders for the record revenue performance, Oshoba described the ₦323 billion collection as a stepping stone towards achieving further breakthroughs as the year 2026 progresses.

 

He urged personnel to sustain the momentum and remain focused on productivity, professionalism, trade facilitation and improved service delivery.