By Tony NZEKWE
In accordance with the strategic policy thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC, Dr.Adewale Adeniyi MFR, hinged on Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation aimed to boost revenue generation, suppress smuggling activities and create robust synergies in trade facilitation, the Nigeria Customs Service, Port Harcourt II Command, achieved a remarkable milestone in its revenue collection. In 2025, a target of N700.01 billion was set based on the commendable performance of the command in surpassing its 2024 revenue target. A total of N731.2 billion was collected, exceeding its 2025 revenue target by 104.46%.
This information was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Theophilus DUNIYA, and made available to GLOBAL RAYS Media.
The statement reads in part: “This outstanding performance is attributed to the leadership and commitment of Comptroller Aliyu M Alkali, who effectively implemented the Comptroller-General of Customs’ policy thrust and the indigenous developed Unified Customs Management System (B’ODOGWU) platform for faster cargo clearance.”
“He ensured strict adherence to standard operating procedures, maintained high discipline among officers, and fostered continuous engagement with stakeholders.”
In his remarks, the Customs Area Controller, CAC, Comptroller Alkali Aliyu, said, “We remain gratitude to the management of the Nigeria Customs Service, led by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, for providing an enabling environment that facilitated this achievement. We also appreciated the cooperation and synergy enjoyed from critical stakeholders who contributed to the Command’s success story.”
The CAC npraised the officers and men of the Command for their dedication, diligence, and professionalism. He stated that the officers’ uncompromised posture and patriotism shaped the incredible miles in the interception of 75 containers with a cumulative Duty Paid Value of N47.6 billion.
His words: “30 out of the 75 containers intercepted were found to contain expired, illicit, and unregistered pharmaceutical products. Other cargoes were intercepted for contravening different sections of the Customs laws. He added that the seizures would serve as a deterrent to intending violators of the extant laws.”
In addition, the Customs Area Controller encouraged importers and Customs licensed agents to make honest declarations as the Command remains committed to facilitating legitimate trade and enforcing customs regulations while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
