Customs momentum builds as Tin Can port posts record ₦120.4bn February revenue

By Ezurike Ugochukwu 

The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a remarkable ₦120.46 billion revenue collection for February 2026, underscoring a sustained wave of operational efficiency and reform-driven performance under the leadership of Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka.

The figure marks a significant year-on-year increase of over ₦16.8 billion compared to the ₦103.61 billion generated in February 2025, further consolidating the Command’s standing as one of the Service’s most strategic revenue centres.

Maritime stakeholders attribute the impressive growth to Comptroller Onyeka’s firm, reform-oriented leadership and disciplined administrative style since assuming office. His tenure has been defined by decisive measures aimed at plugging revenue leakages, strengthening compliance systems and enhancing accountability across port operations.

Under his watch, the Command has intensified the deployment of technology-driven processes, expanded data analytics for cargo profiling and improved real-time monitoring systems to ensure transparency in transactions. These reforms have not only boosted revenue performance but also streamlined cargo clearance procedures and reduced port dwell time.

Industry observers note that Onyeka’s administration has prioritised intelligence-led enforcement, inter-agency collaboration and stakeholder engagement — measures that have strengthened trust between Customs, freight forwarders, importers and terminal operators.

Beyond revenue growth, the Command has also recorded notable achievements in anti-smuggling operations, improved trade facilitation frameworks and strengthened border control protocols within its operational jurisdiction. Officers have sustained targeted enforcement drives, resulting in increased compliance levels and more efficient cargo processing cycles.

Described by stakeholders as a transformational leader, Onyeka is credited with fostering a culture of professionalism, discipline and result-oriented service delivery among officers and men of the Command. His zero-tolerance stance on infractions and strong institutional oversight have further reinforced operational integrity.

The February 2026 performance reflects not only rising trade activity but also the tangible outcomes of coordinated enforcement, digital modernisation and strategic leadership. With current momentum, the Tin Can Island Port Command is widely projected to surpass its revenue benchmarks in the coming months.

As the Nigeria Customs Service continues its nationwide drive to strengthen revenue generation, facilitate legitimate trade and secure national borders, the achievements at Tin Can Island Port stand out as a compelling model of effective port administration and reform success.