Apapa port's customs revenue hit astronomical figures while also seizing tons of illegal drugs. The command collected over two trillion nine hundred thirty billion naira, marking a twenty-four percent increase from the prior period. Customs Area Controller Emmanuel Oshoba credited leadership, staff discipline, and tech adoption for the growth. He also thanked compliant traders for their role in the revenue surge.
A key tool was the Unified Customs Management System, nicknamed B’Odogwu. This platform boosted transparency and streamlined cargo clearance. The command also conducted regular performance checks and recovered owed revenues promptly. Their trade facilitation efforts included promoting an Authorised Economic Operator program and expanding a One-Stop Shop initiative for faster cargo release.
Enforcement actions netted fifty-three containers of illicit goods. Seized items included cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol, and expired pharmaceuticals. The estimated duty paid value of these intercepts exceeded twelve billion naira. The command handed these items over to agencies like the NDLEA and NAFDAC for investigation and prosecution.
Future plans involve deeper use of the B’Odogwu system and the Authorised Economic Operator program. The command aims for stronger intelligence-led enforcement and better inter-agency collaboration. Oshoba promised continued engagement with terminal operators, shipping companies, and customs agents. The goal is to promote transparency and seamless trade at the nation's busiest port.
A key tool was the Unified Customs Management System, nicknamed B’Odogwu. This platform boosted transparency and streamlined cargo clearance. The command also conducted regular performance checks and recovered owed revenues promptly. Their trade facilitation efforts included promoting an Authorised Economic Operator program and expanding a One-Stop Shop initiative for faster cargo release.
Enforcement actions netted fifty-three containers of illicit goods. Seized items included cocaine, Canadian Loud, tramadol, and expired pharmaceuticals. The estimated duty paid value of these intercepts exceeded twelve billion naira. The command handed these items over to agencies like the NDLEA and NAFDAC for investigation and prosecution.
Future plans involve deeper use of the B’Odogwu system and the Authorised Economic Operator program. The command aims for stronger intelligence-led enforcement and better inter-agency collaboration. Oshoba promised continued engagement with terminal operators, shipping companies, and customs agents. The goal is to promote transparency and seamless trade at the nation's busiest port.
