The Nigeria Customs Service reported a revenue generation of N658.6 billion for September 2025, highlighting the effectiveness of ongoing reforms aimed at improving trade efficiency and preventing revenue losses at the country’s ports and borders.
This information was shared by the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, during the monthly national joint security press briefing held in Abuja on Monday.
The event was organized by the NOA in partnership with various security, paramilitary, and regulatory agencies.
Issa-Onilu emphasized that the strong revenue figures reflect the customs’ continuous advancements in reform, innovation, and stakeholder trust under the leadership of the Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi.
“In September, the NCS achieved a total revenue collection of N658,605,400,392. This amount illustrates the Service’s consistent fiscal performance amid ongoing reforms and intensified enforcement efforts.
“It represents the collective contributions from various commands and operations aligned with the broader strategy to enhance revenue collection and reduce leakages throughout the system,” he stated.
He also pointed out the increased collaboration with key sectors, mentioning that the NCS conducted a strategic meeting with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) during the review period to align trade policies and foster industrial growth.
According to him, this engagement reaffirmed the service’s dedication to a reform agenda based on collaboration, inclusivity, and shared responsibility for national development.
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“The meeting also highlighted the service’s acknowledgment of the manufacturing sector as a vital partner in boosting national productivity and driving Nigeria’s efforts to diversify non-oil revenue,” he added.
To further streamline clearance processes and alleviate trade obstacles, the customs has launched a one-stop-shop platform, designed to integrate cargo clearance procedures and improve coordination among port stakeholders.
Issa-Onilu described this platform as a significant advancement toward enhancing trade efficiency, minimizing delays, and improving service delivery within the trade ecosystem.
Regarding enforcement, he noted that officers from the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A made notable interceptions in the Southwest region, including firearms, industrial drones, and other banned items, as part of ongoing efforts to protect national security and ensure adherence to trade regulations.
He stated that “this operation showcases the Service’s vigilance, operational intelligence, and steadfast commitment to securing national borders against illegal trade and transnational threats.
“The interceptions further reinforce the Service’s dual mandate of facilitating trade and enforcing security, ensuring that legitimate trade flourishes while addressing threats to national safety.”
