Tin Can Customs hits 111.2bn in May
By Eberechi Obinagwam
The Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded ₦111.2bn in revenue in May 2026, affirming its rank as one of the Service’s top performing revenue-generating commands.
The figure was disclosed by the newly appointed Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Joseph Anani during a media parley with maritime journalists at the Command headquarters on Wednesday in Lagos.
The Customs Area Controller said the command is currently performing commendably in the area of revenue direction, attributing the positive trajectory to improved compliance levels and enhanced operational efficiency by officers.
He stressed that strict adherence to the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 would remain the cornerstone of the Command’s operations.
According to him, the Command will continue to enforce all relevant laws and regulations firmly, fairly, and professionally while leveraging the ongoing modernization initiatives of the Service to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and enhance trade facilitation.
Anani also underscored the strategic importance of the media in supporting Customs operations, describing journalists as critical partners in promoting transparency, accountability, and public understanding of the activities of the Service.
He said the engagement was part of a deliberate effort to strengthen cooperation between the Command and the media, noting that meaningful stakeholder engagement remains a priority since assuming office.
”This meeting marks an important step in our deliberate effort to build stronger bridges of understanding and cooperation between the Command and the media. 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,” he said.
The Controller assured journalists of regular access to information on the Command’s policies, reforms, operations, and achievements through a transparent and timely communication process.
To further deepen relations with the media, he disclosed that the Public Relations Unit had been specifically mandated to maintain continuous engagement with journalists, facilitate access to relevant information, and promote mutual understanding between the Command and the public.
Anani further pledged support for capacity-building initiatives for media practitioners through structured training programmes, sensitization workshops, and other interventions aimed at improving understanding of Customs procedures and operations.
While calling for professionalism and responsible journalism, he urged media practitioners to uphold the highest ethical standards in their reportage, emphasizing that accurate and balanced reporting remains essential to sustaining public trust and preventing misinformation.
The CAC also expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for the confidence reposed in him through his appointment to lead one of Nigeria’s most strategic port commands.
He commended the Comptroller-General’s leadership and ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the Nigeria Customs Service for greater efficiency, enhanced service delivery, and global competitiveness.
Anani reiterated the Command’s commitment to constructive engagement with stakeholders, particularly the media, in advancing national economic growth, trade facilitation, and revenue generation.
Hepledged to build on the achievement and raise performance standards. “We intend to consolidate on these gains and indeed strive to surpass previous achievements under the preceding administration,” he said.
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