The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved a remarkable milestone, collecting N1.378 trillion in revenue between January and June 2025. Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Command, attributed the impressive revenue figure to strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders.
During a courtesy visit to the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) headquarters in Lagos, Olomu commended the association for its unwavering support towards the reform agenda of the Comptroller-General of Customs.
He emphasized the crucial role stakeholder collaboration plays in the ongoing Customs modernization drive, highlighting initiatives like the B’Odogwu platform.
Stakeholder Endorsement
NAGAFF Founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, praised Olomu’s leadership, noting a significant reduction in cases of harassment and inspection-related disputes at the port.
Aniebonam described the current era as a “new and promising” one for freight forwarding at Apapa Port, attributing the success to improved professionalism and smoother operations under Olomu’s leadership.
A Call to Action
NAGAFF President, Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, welcomed Olomu’s visit as a demonstration of renewed commitment to trust, collaboration, and progress.
He urged freight forwarders to adopt transparency and accurate documentation, stressing that the success of the destination inspection regime depends heavily on honest cargo declarations.
The Apapa Customs Command’s impressive revenue collection and stakeholder endorsement are testaments to Olomu’s effective leadership and the NCS’s commitment to reform.
As the command continues to drive growth and development, stakeholders look forward to a brighter future for the nation’s port operations.
