Customs Shatters Records: Port Harcourt Command Collects ₦33.75 Billion In Just One Month

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area I Command, has recorded its highest-ever monthly revenue, generating ₦33.75 billion in October 2025 — a remarkable 272% increase from the ₦9.07 billion collected in the same month last year.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The milestone was announced on Sunday by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Salamat Aliyu Atuluku, who attributed the achievement to teamwork, innovation, and strict operational discipline.

With two months still remaining in the year, the command has already surpassed its ₦216 billion annual revenue target, posting ₦247.46 billion from January to October 2025, up from ₦164.08 billion during the same period in 2024.

“As of October 2025, the Command has already exceeded its annual target by over ₦31 billion, with two powerful ‘ember’ months to go,” Atuluku said.

The controller credited the milestone to strategic leadership, renewed discipline, and the dedication of her officers. She highlighted the role of Bodogwu, the Unified Customs Management System, in boosting efficiency:

“Through Bodogwu, we have identified bottlenecks, improved data accuracy, and ensured real-time revenue accountability. This innovation has strengthened our drive for operational transparency and efficiency.”

Atuluku also praised improved collaboration with sister agencies, terminal operators, and shipping companies, noting that these partnerships promoted voluntary compliance and minimized disputes during cargo clearance.

The statement emphasized tighter enforcement of fiscal policies, prevention of revenue leakages, and modernization of data monitoring to track import declarations and duty payments in real time.

“When we speak of revenue, we are not merely speaking of statistics. We are talking about resources that fund national development — roads, healthcare, education, and security infrastructure,” she said, commending officers for their integrity and commitment.

While celebrating the record, Atuluku stressed vigilance against economic sabotage remains a priority:

“We are reinforcing anti-smuggling measures to protect the economy while ensuring legitimate trade thrives under a fair and transparent system.”

The improved performance aligns with ongoing Customs reforms under Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who has emphasized automation, stakeholder engagement, and efficiency since 2023.

Port Harcourt Area I Command, which oversees key seaports and export terminals in Rivers State, continues to play a pivotal role as a major contributor to Nigeria’s non-oil revenue and a gateway for trade in the South-South region.

Atuluku expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General, Customs management, and port stakeholders, urging continued collaboration:

“Together, we can sustain this momentum and build a more efficient, people-centered Customs administration that serves both the economy and the public interest.”