The Nigeria Customs Service, Port Harcourt II Command, said it collected N731bn as revenue and intercepted 75 containers in 2025.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Theophilus Duniya, a Chief Superintendent of Customs, described the feat as a remarkable milestone in the command’s revenue collection.

Duniya explained that in 2025, a target of N700.01bn was set based on commendable performance, “but a total of N731.2bn was collected, exceeding its 2025 revenue target by 4.46 per cent.”

He added that the outstanding performance is attributed to the leadership and commitment of Comptroller Aliyu Alkali, who effectively implemented the Comptroller-General of Customs’ policy thrust and the indigenously developed Unified Customs Management System, B’Odogwu platform, for faster cargo clearance.

Duniya stressed that the CAC ensured strict adherence to standard operating procedures, maintained high discipline among officers, and fostered continuous engagement with stakeholders.

While acknowledging the importance of providing quality leadership, Comptroller Alkali expressed his gratitude to the management of the NCS, led by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for providing an enabling environment that facilitated this achievement.

Alkali also appreciated the cooperation and synergy enjoyed from critical stakeholders who contributed to the command’s success story. The CAC praised the officers of the command for their dedication, diligence, and professionalism.

He stated that the officers’ uncompromising posture and patriotism shaped the incredible milestone in the interception of 75 containers with a cumulative duty paid value of N47.6bn.

“Thirty out of the 75 containers intercepted were found to contain expired, illicit, and unregistered pharmaceutical products. Other cargoes were intercepted for contravening different sections of the Customs laws,” Alkali stressed.

He added that the seizures would serve as a deterrent to intending violators of extant laws. Alkali encouraged importers and customs-licensed agents to make honest declarations, adding that the command remains committed to facilitating legitimate trade and enforcing customs regulations while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Port Harcourt Customs is a key area command of the NCS, the federal agency responsible for collecting customs revenues, facilitating legitimate trade, preventing smuggling, and enforcing national trade and border regulations.