By: peace udugba- The daily torch media
For the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), 2025 ended on a historic high note with a record-breaking revenue collection of ₦15.6 billion — the highest ever since its establishment.
According to a press statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Tunde Ayagbalo, the Command generated a total of ₦15,598,945,794.00 between January and December 2025. This marks a 117% increase compared to the ₦7.16 billion collected in 2024.
The highlight of the year came in December, when the Command raked in ₦3.63 billion — the highest monthly revenue ever recorded by the unit.
The surge in revenue was attributed to the effective implementation of the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative introduced by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, which enhanced inter-agency coordination, boosted trade facilitation, and strengthened stakeholder engagement.
In addition to revenue, the Command also intensified its anti-smuggling drive. Key interceptions included 685 parcels of cannabis sativa, 495 packs of Tramadol, and 2,000 packs of Super Power Sildenafil tablets, achieved through intelligence-led operations, risk profiling, and inter-agency collaboration.
Area Controller Comptroller Wale Adenuga reiterated the Command’s resolve to clamp down on smugglers, warning that offenders will face prosecution. He emphasized the use of advanced intelligence, technology, and continuous vigilance in operations.
Adenuga also appreciated the support of stakeholders — including sister agencies, security operatives, and the media — and promised even greater achievements in 2026.
