Port Harcourt II Customs Command Surpasses 2025 Revenue Target, Generates ₦731.2bn

Victoria Silvanus

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt II Command, has exceeded its 2025 revenue target, recording a total collection of ₦731.2 billion and strengthening its contribution to Nigeria’s economic growth.

The Command had been assigned a revenue target of ₦700.01 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, following its strong performance in 2024. By the end of the year, it surpassed the target by ₦31.19 billion, achieving 104.46 per cent of the expected revenue.


The Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Aliyu M. Alkali, attributed the milestone to effective leadership, strict adherence to operational standards, and the successful implementation of the Nigeria Customs Service’s policy direction.

“Our performance reflects disciplined operations, adherence to standard procedures, and the effective implementation of Customs policies,” Alkali said.


A major driver of the improved revenue performance was the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), codenamed “B’ODOGWU,” an indigenous digital platform aimed at improving efficiency and reducing cargo clearance time.

 “The introduction of the B’ODOGWU platform has significantly improved our operational efficiency and facilitated faster cargo clearance,” the Area Controller noted.


He added that continuous engagement with stakeholders and improved compliance contributed significantly to the Command’s success.

Comptroller Alkali expressed gratitude to the Management of the Nigeria Customs Service, led by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, for creating an enabling environment for officers to perform optimally.

“This achievement would not have been possible without the support of Customs management and the cooperation of our critical stakeholders,” he said.



Beyond revenue generation, the Command recorded significant enforcement gains, intercepting 75 containers with a cumulative Duty Paid Value of ₦47.6 billion.

Out of these, 30 containers contained expired, illicit, and unregistered pharmaceutical products, while others were seized for violating various provisions of the Customs and Excise laws.

“These seizures are meant to serve as a strong deterrent to smugglers and other violators of Customs laws,” Alkali stated.


The Area Controller urged importers and Customs-licensed agents to make honest and accurate declarations, stressing the Command’s commitment to facilitating legitimate trade.

 “We remain committed to trade facilitation while enforcing Customs regulations with integrity and professionalism,” he added.

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