By Tunde Ojudun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, honoured distinguished officers while announcing its record-breaking revenue performance for 2025.
Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, revealed that the Command collected ₦1.6 trillion, exceeding its ₦1.524 trillion benchmark. He described the achievement as a significant leap forward, attributing it to teamwork, efficiency, and transparency.
“A tree can never make a forest. I could not have done it alone. Officers deserve appreciation for their tireless efforts,” Onyeka said.
The awards ceremony, he explained, reflects a new culture within the Service—one that values diligence, professionalism, and shared responsibility.
Onyeka highlighted reforms aimed at improving trade facilitation and internal efficiency, particularly measures to eliminate unnecessary delays in file processing.
“Files should not be held unnecessarily. If there are issues, let them be clearly identified and addressed. If you are not sure what to do, ask,” he emphasized.
He also noted that the recent launch of the Time Release Study report by Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi has reinforced the Command’s commitment to faster, legitimate trade while maintaining strict compliance.
Paying tribute to his predecessor, Deputy Comptroller-General Dera Nnadi, Onyeka described his tenure as “superb,” acknowledging the solid foundation it provided for current successes.
The CAC expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General, stakeholders, partners, and officers for their confidence in the Command despite economic and operational challenges. Award recipients described the recognition as both an honour and a call to greater responsibility.