Apapa Customs Records The Highest Monthly Revenue Of ₦323 Billion In July 2026
By Asuquo Nuwak
Apapa Customs Records The Highest Monthly Revenue Of ₦323 Billion In July 2026
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, under the leadership of Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba has recorded an unprecedented revenue collection of ₦323 billion in July 2026, the highest monthly figure ever recorded by the command.
Accordingly, the landmark performance further underscores the strong results achieved under the leadership of Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, who earlier guided the command to another record haul of ₦304 billion in October 2025.
Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, who made the disclosure during the monthly meeting with Deputy Comptrollers of Terminals and Unit Heads held on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, also attributed the record collection to the combined impact of policy support, operational reforms and improved compliance across the command.
Importantly, the Customs Area Controller specially commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,MFR PhD and the Service management team for their commitment to the ongoing modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service.
He is quoted as saying that: “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”.
Still, Comptroller Oshoba, who noted that the reforms are already delivering measurable results, also highlighted the improved performance of the B’Odogwu system, which had earlier faced challenges, but has since been enhanced and is now producing strong outcomes.
He also commended the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative for accelerating cargo delivery time and creating a more predictable business environment that encourages legitimate importation.
Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba is quoted as adding that: “Another important development is the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) framework, which currently has more than 200 beneficiaries. This has positively impacted the revenue profile of the command”.
However, he said the Intelligence-driven enforcement operations have further strengthened compliance where officers and men of the command have intensified interventions that detect false declarations and ensuring compliance with the Service valuation principles to protect national revenue.
He specifically credited the revenue performance to the enabling business environment created by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, particularly the relative stability in the foreign exchange market.
Official report from the command said that a more predictable forex regime has allowed business operators to plan better, make informed decisions and conduct trade with greater confidence, while challenging officers to examine their individual contributions beyond routine revenue generation.
In his words: “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”.
Besides, he stressed the continued importance of trade facilitation and ease of doing business describing the current operating environment as more predictable and conducive to growth.
He noted that disputes should be resolved promptly where consignments require further scrutiny, officers must follow proper documentation and the Post Clearance Audit (PCA) process.
Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba is quoted as stating that: “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 from you feeling hopeless or depressed. Give people hope”.
Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba who acknowledged the valuable cooperation of stakeholders and sister agencies, also said their support has improved compliance and restored greater sanity to the business environment, as officers must continue to build trust through professionalism, respect and collaboration.
Comptroller Oshoba further urged personnel to uphold transparency and discipline, work smart, remain up to date with evolving digital processes and consult more experienced colleagues when necessary.
He described effective leadership as a collective responsibility, while calling on staff officers to support Deputy Controllers in reinforcing discipline and fostering a healthy work environment rooted in compassion, empathy, teamwork and genuine concern for the welfare of subordinates.
Indeed, he called for heightened security consciousness, proper supervision, continuous in-house training and full compliance with approved procedures.
Therefore, he charged all Units to sustain the current momentum, deepen professional development and remain focused on productivity and service delivery.
Above all, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba who commended officers of the command and compliant stakeholders for this performance of increased revenue collection, also advised them to see the achievement as a stepping stone to further breakthroughs to be achieved as the year 2026 winds down.
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