Customs Revenue September Hits ₦6.6bn – NOA Commends NCS Reform Drive
Abuja, October 13, 2025 – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated a remarkable ₦6.6 billion Customs revenue in September, underscoring the Service’s success in reform, innovation, and transparency.
NOA Director-General Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu disclosed this at the Monthly National Joint Security Press Briefing held in Abuja. The event, coordinated by NOA, was supported by the nation’s leading security, paramilitary, and regulatory agencies.
Sustained Customs Revenue Growth in September
Issa-Onilu said September was a month of strategic engagements, operational milestones, and cross-agency collaboration, all reinforcing the Customs Service’s central role in Nigeria’s economic transformation.
He noted that under Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi, the NCS continues to drive reform, build stakeholder trust, and ensure institutional renewal through innovation and accountability.
“In the month of September, the NCS recorded total Customs revenue of ₦658,605,400,392,” Issa-Onilu revealed. “This reflects strong fiscal performance amid ongoing reforms and increased enforcement efficiency.”
He emphasized that the impressive Customs revenue for September demonstrates effective coordination among commands, improved automation, and strategic policy alignment designed to boost revenue mobilization and curb leakages nationwide.
Collaboration with Manufacturers to Boost Trade
Highlighting collaboration efforts, Issa-Onilu said the NCS engaged with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in a high-level strategic meeting aimed at strengthening trade relations and promoting industrial growth.
He described the engagement as pivotal to the Service’s reform agenda, which is anchored on inclusiveness, policy harmony, and shared responsibility in driving economic expansion.
“This collaboration shows the Service’s recognition of the manufacturing sector as a vital partner in non-oil revenue diversification and national productivity,” he added.
Trade Innovation: One-Stop-Shop Platform
In a major reform milestone, the NCS introduced a One-Stop-Shop platform to enhance trade efficiency. The platform aims to reduce cargo clearance time, eliminate bottlenecks, and streamline coordination among stakeholders in Nigeria’s trade ecosystem.
Issa-Onilu described the platform as a technological leap toward faster, transparent customs operations that would boost investor confidence and accelerate trade facilitation across all ports.
Enhanced Border Security and Enforcement
The NOA Director-General also cited the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ for its outstanding enforcement performance during September. Officers intercepted firearms, industrial drones, and other prohibited imports across the Southwest region.
He said the operation exemplified the Service’s vigilance, operational intelligence, and border security excellence, ensuring that national safety is protected while legitimate trade flourishes.
“These interceptions reaffirm the Service’s dual mandate of trade facilitation and security enforcement,” Issa-Onilu noted.
Corporate Responsibility and Institutional Excellence
Issa-Onilu further highlighted the NCS’s active participation in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that support sister agencies and empower host communities across its formations.
He said these contributions prove that security and trade development thrive when institutions collaborate and communities benefit.
According to him, recognition from the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) further validates the Customs Service’s professionalism, transparency, and commitment to institutional excellence.
Reform-Driven Performance and Future Outlook
Issa-Onilu concluded that the Customs revenue recorded in September is evidence of a reform-driven institution setting new standards in efficiency and accountability.
“The feat achieved in September shows that the Service is not merely evolving—it is redefining excellence in national service delivery,” he said.
With consistent reforms, digital innovation, and stakeholder collaboration, the NCS continues to position itself as a key driver of Nigeria’s non-oil revenue growth and a model for institutional transformation. GMTNewsng
