The Lagos Free Trade Zone command of the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS) has disclosed that the command collected the sum of N408.869 billion, (Four Hundred and Eight billion, Eight hundred and sixty nine naira) only, within the half month of the year, 2026.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), of the command, Comptroller (Mrs) Hauwa Abubakar announced this on Thursday 2nd of July 2026 while briefing newsmen at the commands.
She said the figure represents an increase of N91,546, 402,785.69k as against the sum of N317,322,735,712.06k generated in the corresponding period of last year, amounting to an impressive 28.85 percent increase in revenue.
Comptroller Abubakar stated that this unprecedented growth is not accidental as It is the product of deliberate strategies aimed at strengthening compliance, improving operational efficiency and fostering constructive engagement with all stakeholders operating within the Free Trade Zones and Lekki Port, noting that, their sustained stakeholder engagement programmes have continued to build mutual trust and encourage voluntary compliance with extant customs laws and regulations.
Since its establishment four years ago, the Lagos Free Trade Zones Command has become a model of trade facilitation within the Service. Its commitment to efficient trade processes and operational excellence has enhanced the ease of doing business while positioning the Command as one of the country’s major revenue-generating commands. This remarkable transformation is a reflection of the visionary leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR Ph.D DSM FNIRP FNIIA psc(+), the strategic direction of the Management Team, the dedication of their officers and the unwavering cooperation of our stakeholders.
The command boss equally revealed that the Command recorded its highest monthly revenue collection since inception in the month of June 2026, generating a total of ₦ 87,102,845,714.51 (Eighty-Seven Billion, One Hundred and Two Million, Eight Hundred and Forty-Five Thousand, Seven hundred and Fourteen Naira, Fifty-One Kobo).
This historic achievement demonstrates the Command’s growing capacity and the increasing confidence of investors and stakeholders operating within the command.
While expressing her profound appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs for his visionary leadership and the confidence reposed in the Command, she equally extended her sincere gratitude to the distinguished members of the Management Team for providing the strategic guidance that has enabled Commands across the Service to excel.
She also used the opportunity to appreciate the officers and personnel of the Lagos Free Trade Zone Command, as well as officers from other Customs formations and units whose collaboration has enhanced their operational effectiveness. Your commitment and professionalism remain the bedrock of these remarkable achievements.
She acknowledged the invaluable support and cooperation of all sister security and regulatory agencies operating within the Port and the Free Zones. Saying, "the synergy among our various agencies has continued to enhance security and facilitate legitimate trade in line with the Federal Government’s economic objectives".
To their esteemed stakeholders, investors, licensed customs agents, importers, exporters and members of the business community, she sincerely thanks them for their cooperation and growing level of compliance. Their partnership has been instrumental to the Command’s success and she encourage them to sustain this commendable disposition, assuring them that the Command will continue to provide enabling environment for legitimate trade by promoting trade facilitation in accordance with global best practices, while ensuring strict compliance with all extant laws and regulations. According to her, they remain committed to transparency, professionalism and continuous stakeholder engagement as they work collectively towards enhancing national economic growth and improving the ease of doing business in Nigeria.
Looking ahead, Comptroller Abubakar pledged to consolidate on the achievements in the second half of the year, improve service delivery, and surpass performance targets while maintaining transparency and professionalism.
She however thanked the media for their continued support in projecting the positive image of the Nigeria Customs Service.
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