Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command has said that the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative has accelerated its cargo delivery time and has created a more predictable business environment that encourages legitimate importation in the port.

Also, it noted that the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) framework currently has more than 200 beneficiaries, saying that this has positively impacted its revenue profile as the command collected ₦323 billion in July 2026, the highest monthly figure ever recorded by the command.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Isah Sulaiman, said that the landmark performance further underscores the strong results achieved under the leadership of Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, who earlier guided the Command to another record haul of ₦304 billion in October 2025.

Also, at the monthly meeting with deputy comptrollers of terminals and unit heads, Oshoba attributed the record collection to the combined impact of policy support, operational reforms and improved compliance across the command, commending the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and the service’s management team for their commitment to the ongoing modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service.

He explained: “We recognise and acknowledge the CGC’s devotion and dedication to the modernisation project of the Nigerian Customs Service. The management team has introduced several innovations that have streamlined our activities and given us clear direction.”
Oshoba noted that the reforms were already delivering measurable results, highlighting the improved performance of the B’Odogwu system, which had earlier faced challenges but has since been enhanced and is now producing strong outcomes.

“Intelligence-driven enforcement operations, he said, have further strengthened compliance where officers and men of the Command have intensified interventions that detect false declarations and ensure compliance with the Service valuation principles to protect national revenue.”

The Comptroller also credited the enabling business environment created by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly the relative stability in the foreign exchange market, saying that a more predictable forex regime had allowed business operators to plan better, make informed decisions and conduct trade with greater confidence while challenging officers to examine their individual contributions beyond routine revenue generation.

He acknowledged the valuable cooperation of stakeholders and sister agencies, noting that their support has improved compliance and restored greater sanity to the business environment. Officers, he said, must continue to build trust through professionalism, respect and collaboration.

Oshoba further urged personnel to uphold transparency and discipline, work smart, remain up to date with evolving digital processes and consult more experienced colleagues when necessary.

He described effective leadership as a collective responsibility, calling on Staff Officers to support Deputy Controllers in reinforcing discipline and fostering a healthy work environment rooted in compassion, empathy, teamwork and genuine concern for the welfare of subordinates.

The CAC called for heightened security consciousness, proper supervision, continuous in-house training and full compliance with approved procedures. He charged all Units to sustain the current momentum, deepen professional development and remain focused on productivity and service delivery.

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