By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Edo/Delta Area Command, has recorded a remarkable revenue performance in 2025, exceeding its annual target by 18.48 per cent.
The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Judith Kanu, made this known on Tuesday in Warri while briefing journalists on the Command’s achievements from January to November 2025.
She disclosed that the Command, which was assigned a revenue target of N102,009,494,547.36 for the 2025 fiscal year, had generated N125,132,128,108.28 as at November.
According to Kanu, the figure represents a significant improvement over the corresponding period in 2024.
“As of November 2025, the Edo/Delta Area Command has not only achieved but surpassed its annual revenue benchmark, recording a total collection of N125.13 billion between January and November 2025,” she said.
She outlined the revenue sources, noting that import duty accounted for N34.12 billion, excise duty N14.71 billion, value added tax (VAT) N34.54 billion, wheat grain levy N21.55 billion, federation collections (FCS) N10.72 billion, while other sources contributed N9.49 billion.
The Area Controller attributed the strong performance to improved compliance by importers and licensed agents, effective application of risk management tools, robust post-clearance audit processes, and the increased use of technology in cargo clearance.
She also credited the professionalism and discipline of officers and men of the Command.
Kanu further explained that the Command had intensified trade facilitation efforts in line with the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business policy and the reform agenda of the Comptroller-General of Customs. These efforts, she said, included faster clearance for compliant traders, reduced human interface through automation, and sustained engagement with key stakeholders across the ports and border operations.
She added that regular consultations with customs agents, terminal operators and importers, as well as courtesy visits to traditional rulers such as the Olu of Warri, the Orodje of Okpe and the Asagba of Asaba, had helped to build trust, resolve disputes and strengthen cooperation.
Engagements with sister agencies, she noted, had also improved inter-agency synergy and reduced operational frictions.
Despite the gains recorded, Kanu acknowledged that the Command still faced challenges, including a shortage of junior officers, limited operational vehicles for patrol duties, and inadequate office equipment such as computers and printers.
She, however, assured that the Edo/Delta Area Command remained committed to sustaining high revenue performance while facilitating legitimate trade and supporting the Federal Government’s broader economic objectives.
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