By: Manoah Kikekon
LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has demonstrated robust fiscal performance, recording a revenue haul of ₦111.2 billion for the month of May 2026. This achievement reinforces the Command’s position as a critical pillar in the nation’s economic framework and a top-performing outpost within the Customs service.
The figure was officially disclosed by the newly appointed Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Joseph Anani, during his maiden engagement with maritime journalists at the Command’s headquarters. Addressing the media, Comptroller Anani lauded the performance as a testament to the collective efforts of the Command’s personnel and the growing compliance of port stakeholders.
Comptroller Anani, who assumed office on May 22, 2026, expressed satisfaction with the Command’s momentum. He emphasized that the revenue growth is not just a statistical milestone but a reflection of the systemic improvements currently sweeping through the nation's ports.
“I am pleased to inform you that the Command is currently performing commendably in the area of revenue generation,” Anani stated during the briefing. “This positive trajectory is a reflection of the dedication of our officers, improved compliance levels, and enhanced operational efficiency. We intend to consolidate on these gains and indeed strive to surpass previous achievements.”
Under Comptroller Anani’s leadership, the Command is doubling down on the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 to guide its enforcement and trade facilitation activities. The Controller reaffirmed that the Command would leverage the Service’s ongoing modernization initiatives, utilizing technology-driven solutions to curb revenue leakages and streamline cargo processing.
“Compliance will remain at the heart of our operations, and enforcement will be firm, fair, and professional,” Anani added. He further urged terminal operators and other maritime industry players to enhance their infrastructure to accommodate increased vessel traffic and maintain the port's competitive edge.
In a move to foster greater transparency, Comptroller Anani identified the media as a strategic partner in the Command’s ecosystem. By pledging to support capacity-building workshops and providing regular access to operational information, he aims to build a culture of open communication and accountability.
“This meeting marks an important step in our deliberate effort to build stronger bridges of understanding and cooperation between the Command and the media,” he noted. “Since assuming office, I have made it a priority to engage continuously with all critical stakeholders in the maritime sector, and the press remains one of the most vital components in that ecosystem.”
The Controller also expressed his appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for the trust placed in his leadership. As the Command moves into the second half of 2026, it remains focused on the tripartite mandate of national security, trade facilitation, and sustained revenue generation.