Port Harcourt II Customs breaks barriers, achieves N76.07b revenue in October

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

In a remarkable achievement, the Port Harcourt II Command of the Nigerian Customs Service(NCS), has collected ₦76, 075, 447, 369. 83 in revenue in October 2025, surpassing previous records and demonstrating the impact of effective leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Comptroller Aliyu M Alkali, the Area Controller of the Command revealed that the achievement was through the ongoing dialogue and consistent engagement with unit heads, emphasizing the importance of facilitating legitimate trade, compliance and adding value to the Command’s operations.

These initiatives he said have significantly contributed to the improved revenue performance.

In a release by Chief Superintendent of Customs Theophilus P Duniya, Public Relations Officer(PRO) of the command made available to Nationupdate, this exceptional performance underscores Comptroller Alkali’s unwavering commitment to national economic growth through effective revenue generation, enforcement of compliance with international trade regulations and facilitating legitimate trade.

Revealed that the Customs Area Controller strategically deployed officers to their current beats based on operational needs, ensuring optimal resource allocation and efficiency across the Command. This proactive measure has enhanced the Command’s capacity to meet and exceed its monthly revenue targets.

Comptroller Alkali commended the port’s stakeholders, importers, licensed agents, and Command personnel for their collective effort, praising their patriotism and commitment to national development.

He encouraged them to build on this success, saying, “This milestone demonstrates what we can achieve through teamwork and dedication. We will continue to strengthen our systems to maintain this momentum.”