The administration of Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi as the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, continues to strengthen Nigeria’s revenue generation profile through the dedication of hardworking and result-oriented officers contributing significantly to the nation’s internally generated revenue.
Among such officers is the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Command, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, whose leadership and strategic reforms since assuming office have boosted revenue generation in line with the policy direction of the Nigeria Customs Service.
The MMA Customs Command has again recorded a major milestone, generating over N68 billion in revenue between January and April 2026.
The impressive performance has been linked to the reform-driven leadership of Comptroller Godwin Otunla.
Data released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Affiong U. Momodu underscores the impact of operational reforms introduced under the current administration.
The over N68 billion realised in the first four months of 2026 exceeded the N64 billion generated during the corresponding period in 2025, reflecting stronger compliance measures and enhanced revenue monitoring at the nation’s busiest airport.
A breakdown of monthly revenue collection reveals a steady upward trajectory. In January 2026, the command generated over N24 billion, a sharp rise from the N16.6 billion recorded in January 2025. February followed with more than N17 billion, surpassing the N12.8 billion realised within the same period last year.
The growth trend continued in March 2026, with revenue collection exceeding N15.2 billion.
Despite prevailing challenges in global trade, the Command closed April with over N12 billion in revenue, outperforming the N11.3 billion generated in April 2024, when international economic conditions were relatively more stable.
The Command attributed the strong revenue performance to improved risk profiling, stronger collaboration with sister agencies, and increased deployment of digital technologies under the Nigeria Customs Service modernisation agenda.
Under Comptroller Otunla’s leadership, emphasis has been placed on plugging revenue leakages, improving compliance, and speeding up cargo and passenger clearance procedures.
Among the strategies adopted by the Comptroller in enhancing the revenue generation of the command included stakeholder engagement, regular consultations with airlines, freight forwarders, clearing agents, and other regulatory agencies which have encouraged voluntary compliance and reduced delays in clearance processes, bringing operations closer to international best practices.
Comptroller Otunla, while reacting to the unprecedented performance recorded by the command, maintained that the Command’s responsibilities extend beyond revenue generation to protecting Nigeria’s economic interests at the airport.
The Customs boss reaffirmed his commitment to a zero-tolerance stance on corruption, stressing that accountability and discipline remain central to the Command’s operations.
The over N68 billion generated within four months further reinforces the MMA Command’s strategic role as a key contributor to Federal Government revenue and highlights how targeted reforms and stricter enforcement can deliver strong results despite global economic uncertainties.