• Thu. Aug 27th, 2026

₦202.9bn Shockwave! How Murtala Muhammed Customs Quietly Smashed Its 2025 Target

The Murtala Muhammed Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded ₦202.9 billion in revenue between January and December 2025, marking a 13% increase compared to the ₦181.01 billion generated in 2024.

Comptroller G.A. Otunla, Customs Area Controller, announced that the Command achieved 113% of its annual revenue target, attributing the success to improved trader compliance, effective monitoring of import transactions, timely detection of irregularities, and measures to curb revenue leakages.

He praised the dedication of officers, collaboration with sister agencies, and the support of compliant traders and licensed customs agents, noting that these factors were key to the Command’s outstanding performance.

Comptroller Otunla reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous stakeholder engagement, aligning with the Nigeria Customs Service’s mandate to facilitate trade and generate revenue.

By Hyacinth Beluchukwu Nwafor

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