January 7, 2026 — Source: DailyTrend
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command announced a record revenue performance in 2025, generating ₦15,598,945,794.00, a remarkable 117 % increase compared to the ₦7.17 billion collected in 2024. This represents the highest annual collection in the Command’s history.
In December 2025, Seme Customs recorded its highest‑ever single‑month revenue of ₦3,628,485,590.00, driven by improved coordination and trade facilitation measures under the One‑Stop Shop (OSS) initiative championed by the Comptroller‑General of Customs.
The Command’s Area Controller, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, also implemented a strategic reduction of border checkpoints along the Lagos‑Abidjan corridor to just two federal‑approved locations, significantly easing legitimate trade movement, reducing delays, and contributing to enhanced revenue outcomes.
Beyond revenue gains, Seme Customs maintained vigilant anti‑smuggling operations, with December seizures including 685 parcels of Cannabis sativa, 495 packs of Tramadol, and 2,000 packs of high‑dosage Super Power Sildenafil tablets. Comptroller Adenuga reiterated that advanced intelligence and inter‑agency collaboration will continue to target illicit activities along the border.
Comptroller Adenuga reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to facilitating lawful trade, providing a conducive environment for compliant traders, and thanked the leadership of the NCS, officers, stakeholders, and community partners for their support. He pledged even greater performance in 2026