Onne Customs revenue hits N77.3bn in April, signals strong 2026 outlook

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) II Onne Command generated revenue of N77.3 billion in April, the highest yet for a single month, signalling prospects for improved revenue collection in 2026.

Aliyu Mohammed Alkali, Comptroller of Customs, said during a press briefing on May 14, 2026, that the command recorded its highest monthly revenue collection since inception in April 2026.

He said, “It is worthy of note that from January to April 2026, the command generated a total revenue of ₦258.2 billion.

“This represents an unprecedented revenue collection in the history of the command,” he said.

Alkali said, “This remarkable achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of the command to revenue generation, trade facilitation, and the enforcement of extant government fiscal policies.”

He explained that in February 2026, vigilant officers of the command intercepted an attempted smuggling of a 40-foot container declared to contain plumbing materials, with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦185.2 million.

“Upon examination, it was discovered that the perpetrators had concealed the original container number and replaced it with a fake one in an attempt to unlawfully remove the container from the port without payment of duty.

“Also in the same month, officers of the command intercepted nine 40-foot containers laden with various items, including bales of fabrics, building and carpentry tools, cartons of LED lights, cartons of solar fans, and bales of garments, among others, with a DPV of ₦1,251 billion,” he said.

Alkali said, “The importers contravened Sections 231, 233 and 246 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, through alteration of marks and numbers, document falsification and attempted smuggling.

“Consequently, the containers and their contents were detained and subsequently converted to seizures in accordance with the law,” he said.

The comptroller said that the command intercepted six 20-foot containers carrying a total of 1,100 jerricans of Super Delicieux Vegetable Oil with a DPV of ₦494 million in April 2026.

“This importation contravenes Section 55 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, which prohibits the importation of refined vegetable oils and fats in order to protect and promote local industries, particularly domestic vegetable oil producers and agro-allied businesses,” Alkali said.

Also intercepted was one 40-foot container concealing unregistered drugs, comprising about 600 cartons of Hyergra, hidden among other items such as cartons of chilly cutters, ceiling fans and food packs. The Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the items is estimated at ₦139.3million

“The total Duty Paid Value (DPV) for all the seized 17 containers is ₦2,069 billion,” Alkali said.

The Area Comptroller, however, warned, “All mischievous importers and their agents should note that the Nigeria Customs Service remains unwavering in its resolve to combat smuggling and all forms of illegal trade practices at the port.”

He encouraged law-abiding traders to remain compliant and resist the temptation to engage in activities that contravene the law.

Alkali further appreciated the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his exemplary leadership, strategic direction, and unwavering support, which continue to inspire achievements and strengthen discipline within the service.