Nigeria Customs, Port Harcourt Command Achieves Record N33.75bn Revenue in October 2025

The Nigeria Customs Service, Port Harcourt Area I Command, has achieved its highest-ever monthly revenue collection, generating N33.75 billion in October 2025—a 272% increase compared to N9.07 billion recorded in the same month last year.

The milestone was announced on Sunday by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Salamat Atuluku, who attributed the success to “teamwork, innovation, and operational discipline.”

According to Atuluku, the command’s cumulative revenue from January to October 2025 now stands at N247.46 billion, up from N164.08 billion in the same period of 2024, reflecting a 51% year-on-year growth. With two months remaining in the year, the command has already surpassed its annual revenue target of N216 billion by N31 billion, underscoring the impact of strategic leadership and collective commitment.

Atuluku highlighted that the deployment of B’odogwu, the Unified Customs Management System, played a key role in the improved performance by enabling real-time revenue tracking, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring transparency in operations. She also credited enhanced collaboration with sister agencies, terminal operators, and shipping companies for promoting voluntary compliance and reducing disputes during clearance processes.

“The exceptional integrity and dedication of our officers, coupled with innovative tools and strategic partnerships, have driven this record performance,” Atuluku said. She emphasized that customs revenue is critical for national development, funding roads, healthcare, education, and security infrastructure.

The Port Harcourt Area I Command, which manages one of Nigeria’s busiest seaports and oil-export terminals, continues to be a major contributor to the nation’s non-oil revenue.