The Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated ₦9.02 billion in October 2026, representing a 15.54 per cent increase over the ₦7.81 billion collected in the corresponding month of 2025.
The latest revenue performance translates to an additional ₦1.21 billion, highlighting improved revenue collection and strengthened enforcement efforts at one of Nigeria’s major international trade gateways.
The Customs Area Controller, Acting Controller Onele Jacob, disclosed the figures while reviewing the command’s revenue performance for October.
He attributed the growth to improved operational strategies, enhanced monitoring and sustained efforts to identify and block revenue leakages.
According to him, the command has intensified its revenue assurance measures to ensure that all appropriate duties and charges are collected in line with existing regulations.
Onele assumed leadership of the command on September 28, 2026, following the handover of responsibilities by Comptroller Chidi Nwokorie.
Since taking over, he has pledged to consolidate the command’s achievements through improved operational efficiency, effective supervision and stronger revenue protection mechanisms.
He stressed that sustaining the upward revenue trajectory would remain a major priority, alongside ensuring compliance with customs regulations and facilitating legitimate trade.
The Customs chief also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to transparency, accountability and professionalism in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities.
He described the Murtala Muhammed International Airport as a strategic gateway into Nigeria, given its importance to international passenger movement, cargo operations and legitimate commercial activities.
Onele noted that effective customs administration at the airport remained critical to national revenue generation, border security and the protection of the country’s economic interests.
He commended sister security agencies for their cooperation, noting that interagency collaboration had continued to support effective operations and improved service delivery.
He also recognised the dedication of officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service, as well as the contributions of compliant traders and licensed customs agents.
“The cooperation of sister agencies, the dedication of our officers, and the support of compliant traders and licensed customs agents were key to this outstanding performance,” he said.
Onele assured stakeholders that the command would sustain its revenue generation drive, strengthen operational oversight and improve service delivery while maintaining the highest standards of accountability and professionalism.