New Tin Can Customs Boss vows to surpass revenue milestone after ₦111.2bn May collection

Stanley Ihedigbo

Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated a total of ₦111.2 billion in revenue in May 2026, further consolidating its position as one of the Service’s highest revenue-generating commands.

The impressive performance came as the newly appointed Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Joseph Anani, pledged to build on the achievement and raise the Command’s revenue profile through enhanced operational efficiency and stronger stakeholder collaboration.

Speaking during his maiden engagement with maritime journalists at the Command’s headquarters in Lagos, Comptroller Anani attributed the revenue performance to the dedication of officers, improved compliance by stakeholders, and enhanced operational processes.

According to him, the Command remains committed to sustaining the positive momentum by deploying technology-driven solutions, strengthening enforcement measures, and promoting legitimate trade activities.

“I am pleased to inform you that the Command is currently performing commendably in the area of revenue generation. This positive trajectory is a reflection of the dedication of our officers, improved compliance levels, and enhanced operational efficiency. We intend to consolidate on these gains and indeed strive to surpass previous achievements under the preceding administration,” he said.

The Customs Area Controller stressed that the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, would continue to guide the operations of the Command.

He assured stakeholders that all relevant laws and regulations would be enforced firmly, fairly, and professionally while the Command leverages ongoing modernization initiatives of the Service to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and facilitate trade.

Anani also highlighted the strategic role of the media in the operations of the Nigeria Customs Service, describing journalists as indispensable partners in promoting transparency, accountability, and public understanding of Customs activities.

According to him, the engagement with maritime journalists formed part of deliberate efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Command and the media.

“This meeting marks an important step in our deliberate effort to build stronger bridges of understanding and cooperation between the Command and the media. Since assuming office, I have made it a priority to engage continuously with all critical stakeholders in the maritime sector, and the press remains one of the most vital components in that ecosystem,” he stated.

The Controller assured journalists of regular access to information on the Command’s policies, reforms, operations, and achievements through a transparent and timely communication process.

To further strengthen relations with the media, he disclosed that the Public Relations Unit had been mandated to maintain continuous engagement with journalists, facilitate access to relevant information, and promote mutual understanding between the Command and the public.

Anani further pledged support for capacity-building initiatives for media practitioners through structured training programmes, sensitisation workshops and other interventions aimed at improving understanding of Customs procedures and operations.

He, however, urged media practitioners to uphold professionalism and the highest ethical standards in their reportage, stressing that accurate and balanced reporting is essential to sustaining public trust and preventing misinformation.

The Customs boss also expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for the confidence reposed in him through his appointment to head one of Nigeria’s most strategic port commands.

He commended the Comptroller-General’s leadership and the ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the Nigeria Customs Service for greater efficiency, improved service delivery and global competitiveness.

Anani reiterated the Command’s commitment to constructive engagement with stakeholders, particularly the media, in advancing national economic growth, trade facilitation and revenue generation.