The Tincan Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced it had reached a revenue milestone, collecting N1.046 trillion from January through October—a first for the command in over 40 years of operation.
At a press briefing in Lagos, Comptroller Dera Nnadi, the Comptroller of the Tincan Island Command, credited the accomplishment to strong support from Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi and the NCS leadership, noting the importance of secure border operations in sustaining such revenue growth.
“As of November 7, 2024, the Tincan Command generated one trillion, forty-six billion, four ninety-six million naira for the Federation Account,” Nnadi stated.
He emphasized that a well-secured border environment boosts revenue, allowing the seaport to operate efficiently and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s finances.
In addition to this revenue feat, the Tincan Command reported the interception of 16 containers containing illicit drugs and unregistered…