Seme Customs revenue soars from ₦8bn to ₦27bn in one year
The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a significant revenue boost, collecting ₦27 billion between March and October 2026, compared with ₦8 billion recorded during the same period in 2025.
The development represents an increase of ₦19 billion, or 233 per cent, in revenue generated by the Command within one year.
The impressive performance was highlighted during a leadership handover ceremony at the Command, where Deputy Comptroller Olisa Alumanah assumed duty as the new Customs Area Controller, succeeding Acting Assistant Comptroller-General Kaila.
In his farewell remarks, the outgoing controller expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the Service’s management for the opportunity to serve and his subsequent elevation.
He attributed the Command’s achievements in revenue generation and the fight against smuggling to intelligence-driven operations, effective information sharing, enhanced surveillance and the commitment of officers to preventing criminal activities along the border.
Alumanah, in his acceptance remarks, commended his predecessor for laying a solid foundation through improved revenue collection, stronger intelligence cooperation, intensified anti-smuggling operations and the promotion of discipline and professionalism.
He pledged to consolidate these gains, describing Seme as a critical component of Nigeria’s border management system.
The new controller identified seven priority areas that would guide his administration. They include improved revenue collection, facilitation of legitimate trade, discipline and integrity, teamwork, collaboration with stakeholders and sister security agencies, avoidance of unnecessary operational problems, and the adoption of modern technology and international best practices.
He also thanked the Comptroller-General and the Service’s management for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the Command.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by Superintendent of Customs Tunde Ayagbalo, the Command’s Public Relations Officer.