The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded its highest-ever single-day revenue collection, generating N28.10 billion within 24 hours on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, a Chief Superintendent of Customs.
According to the statement, the latest figure surpassed the previous daily revenue record of N20.1 billion, which was achieved in September 2025, shortly after the assumption of office of the command’s Customs Area Controller, Emmanuel Oshoba.
The command said the new milestone came only weeks after it recorded another unprecedented achievement, collecting N323 billion in revenue in July 2026.
It attributed the improved performance to ongoing reforms, increased compliance by stakeholders, enhanced trade facilitation, intelligence-led interventions and greater efficiency in digital customs processes.
Commenting on the development, Oshoba said the record was not merely about figures but reflected the contribution of the Customs Service to Nigeria’s economic development.
He explained that revenue generated by the service contributes to government resources used to fund critical sectors, including infrastructure, security, education and healthcare.
Oshoba commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the management of the NCS for supporting modernisation, automation and reforms aimed at improving the efficiency, transparency and business-friendliness of customs operations.
He dedicated the latest revenue milestone to the Federal Government and Nigerians.
The Customs Area Controller also acknowledged the contributions of compliant importers, exporters, licensed customs agents and other stakeholders whose cooperation, he said, had helped the command achieve the record.
He further commended Nigerians who had provided actionable intelligence that supported the command’s operations.
Oshoba stressed that every compliant transaction contributes to national development and urged stakeholders to continue supporting legitimate trade.
According to him, a stronger revenue base will enhance the government’s ability to respond to citizens’ needs while creating a more favourable environment for businesses to operate.
He, however, warned officers and men of the command against complacency, urging them to view the latest achievement as a responsibility to improve their performance further.
The Apapa Customs boss emphasised that revenue generation must go hand in hand with effective trade facilitation, professionalism, transparency and respect for stakeholders.
He directed officers to resolve legitimate disputes promptly and ensure that customs procedures do not create unnecessary obstacles for legitimate businesses.
Oshoba said the command would continue to build on its recent performance through improved revenue collection, trade facilitation, professionalism and stronger collaboration with stakeholders.
He maintained that every legitimate revenue collected strengthens the government’s capacity to finance development programmes and improve the welfare of Nigerians.
