By Barnabas Esiet.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt II Command, has exceeded its 2025 revenue target, recording a significant boost to government revenue and the nation’s economy.
The Command had been assigned a revenue target of ₦700.01 billion for 2025, following its strong performance in 2024.
However, by the end of the year, it recorded a total collection of ₦731.2 billion, surpassing the target by ₦31.25 billion, representing an increase of 4.46 per cent.
A statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, CSCS Theophilus Duniya, noted that the impressive performance is attributed to the leadership and strategic direction of the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Aliyu Alkali, who effectively implemented the policy thrust of the Comptroller-General of Customs as well as the Unified Customs Management System, known as B’ODOGWU, an indigenous platform designed to enhance efficiency and speed up cargo clearance.
According to the Command, strict adherence to standard operating procedures, improved discipline among officers, and sustained engagement with stakeholders also played key roles in achieving the milestone.
While acknowledging the importance of quality leadership, Comptroller Alkali expressed appreciation to the management of the Nigeria Customs Service, led by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for providing an enabling environment that supported the Command’s achievements.
He also commended critical stakeholders for their cooperation and synergy, which he said contributed significantly to the success recorded.
Comptroller Alkali further praised officers of the Command for their dedication, diligence, and professionalism, noting that their uncompromising stance and patriotism led to the interception of 75 containers with a cumulative Duty Paid Value of ₦47.6 billion.
Of the containers intercepted, 30 were found to contain expired, illicit, and unregistered pharmaceutical products, while others were seized for violations of various provisions of the Customs and Excise laws.
The Comptroller said the seizures would serve as a strong deterrent to individuals and organisations intending to contravene existing regulations.
He urged importers and licensed Customs agents to make honest declarations, reiterating that the Port Harcourt II Command remains committed to facilitating legitimate trade, enforcing customs laws, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
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