In a remarkable display of efficiency and revenue generation, the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has set a new daily collection record, amassing an unprecedented ₦20.1 billion in a single day. This historic feat comes under the fresh leadership of the newly appointed Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Babajide Oshoba, signaling a new era of accountability, operational excellence, and strategic enforcement.

The Apapa Command, widely regarded as Nigeria’s premier port and a vital artery for international trade, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with a daily revenue collection of ₦20.1 billion—the highest in its history.

This record-setting performance is credited to the proactive strategies implemented by Comptroller Babajide Oshoba, who assumed leadership of the Command only recently. Under his administration, the Command has intensified its focus on trade facilitation, strict enforcement of customs regulations, and the elimination of bottlenecks in cargo clearance processes.

Industry stakeholders have lauded the Command’s renewed commitment to professionalism, transparency, and collaboration with port users. Comptroller Oshoba has also emphasized the importance of inter-agency synergy, digital monitoring, and compliance-driven operations as key pillars behind the success.

The ₦20.1 billion collection is not just a number—it reflects the volume of trade activities, improved port efficiency, and a robust system of checks that ensures maximum revenue capture for the Federal Government.

As Nigeria seeks to boost non-oil revenue and strengthen the economy, the Apapa Command’s latest achievement under Comptroller Oshoba sets a strong precedent and raises expectations for sustained performance across other customs formations nationwide.