Over N77 billion was generated as revenue in April 2026 by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Area 11 Command in Onne, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
This landmark feat in the command’s fiscal operations signals a new era of economic prosperity and administrative efficiency.
The revenue generated last month was 70.2 per cent higher than the amount collected in the same month of last year, according to a statement issued by the command’s acting spokesman, Mr Paul Istifanus Gimba, an Assistant Superintendent of Customs I.
This feat was attributed to the strategic and visionary leadership of the command’s area controller, Comptroller Aliyu Mohammed Alkali.
On innovation, the command has integrated modern technologies and cutting-edge logistics management, consolidating and strengthening existing protocols and building upon previous successes to create a sustainable economic environment.
The statement emphasised that, “By embracing these principles, the Area 11 Command has transformed into a critical hub for national revenue optimisation, ensuring that the federal government’s fiscal goals are not only met but consistently surpassed.”
It added that the core pillars of success under Comptroller Alkali, since assuming leadership, were the implementation of a rigorous operational strategy designed to maximise the command’s potential and commitment centred on core areas of Simplification and Trade Facilitation.
The statement further posited that in an effort to foster a business-friendly environment, the command has focused heavily on the simplification of procedures by identifying and removing bureaucratic bottlenecks, noting that the Command has significantly reduced delays in cargo clearance, insisting that such a streamlined approach has not only benefited importers and exporters but also accelerated the “ease of doing business” within the maritime sector.
On performance and target optimisation, the command has moved beyond mere compliance to a culture of excellence and by building on past successes, the administration has ensured that revenue targets were viewed as minimum benchmarks rather than ultimate goals.
It also stated that behind the record-breaking revenue generation lies a workforce characterised by dedication and professionalism, as Comptroller Alkali lauded the officers and men of the command for their commitment to duty, even as the Onne Customs boss emphasised that the achievement of April 2026 was a collective victory, made possible by the integrity and discipline of the personnel stationed at Onne.
He stated that their ability to balance security concerns with the need for rapid trade facilitation remained the cornerstone of the command’s operational philosophy.