The Port Harcourt Area II Command of the Nigeria Customs Service Onne surpasses its monthly revenue collection by raking in N77.3 billion being the highest ever recorded at the command
By Jude Nzennaya, Port Harcourt
The Port Harcourt ll Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Onne, Rivers State has posted a record-breaking revenue collection thereby boosting Federal Government’s coffers with N77,325,318,984 generated in the month of April 2026. It is the highest monthly revenue collection in the history of the Command.
In a statement signed by the Acting Command Public Relations Officer, Paul Gimba, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I on behalf of the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Aliyu Alkali, the figure represents a 70.2 percent increase compared to April 2025.
It also represents the highest monthly revenue recorded since the establishment of the Command in line with trade compliance and extant government fiscal policies under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
The CAC attributed the feat to the policy direction of the Comptroller-General Customs and the commitment of officers and stakeholders within the Port, adding, “What we have achieved in April is a clear reflection of the vision of the Comptroller-General of Customs and the collective commitment of our officers and stakeholders towards national economic growth.”
Comptroller Alkali said the Command’s improved performance was driven by deliberate operational reforms focused on trade facilitation, strict compliance and revenue optimization.
According to Comptroller Alkali, the Command has continued to simplify cargo clearance procedures while removing avoidable operational bottlenecks to support legitimate trade.
“Our focus has been to create an efficient clearance process while ensuring full compliance with extant government fiscal policies. We understand that trade facilitation and enforcement must work side by side,” Comptroller Alkali said.
He equally noted that the Command has also sustained a performance-driven culture aimed at surpassing revenue targets and strengthening the ease of doing business within the maritime sector.
He added, “This is not just about revenue. It is about building confidence in our processes, improving operational efficiency, and contributing meaningfully to national development.”
The Customs Area Controller commended officers and men of the Command for their professionalism, discipline and dedication to duty, describing the achievement as a collective victory.
“The success we recorded is a product of teamwork, integrity, and the discipline of our officers who remain committed to the mandate of the Service,” Comptroller Alkali stated while reaffirming the Command’s readiness to sustain the momentum and continue contributing significantly to the economic objectives of the Nigeria Customs Service.
