NCS records N658 billion in September, launches one-stop-shop to fast-track cargo clearance
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a total revenue collection of ₦658.6 billion in September, reflecting continued growth amid ongoing reforms and enforcement efforts.
Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), announced this at the monthly national joint security press briefing on Monday in Abuja.
Issa-Onilu emphasised that September was marked by strategic engagements, key operational achievements, and collaborative efforts that reinforced the Service’s vital role in advancing Nigeria’s economic transformation agenda.
“The Service continues to advance reforms, innovation, and stakeholder trust under the leadership of Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi,” he said.
“To improve trade efficiency, the NCS launched a One-Stop-Shop platform aimed at fast-tracking cargo clearance. This system is designed to reduce procedural delays, shorten clearance times, and enhance coordination among trade stakeholders, facilitating smoother commerce”.
The DG also noted that the NCS strengthened its collaboration with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) through a strategic engagement focused on policy alignment and industrial growth.
He explained that this partnership reflects the Service’s recognition of the manufacturing sector as a key contributor to Nigeria’s non-oil revenue diversification.
Issa-Onilu further highlighted the Service’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), demonstrated through support for sister agencies and involvement in community development initiatives across various sectors.
These efforts showcase the understanding that security and trade are bolstered when institutions collaborate and communities are empowered.
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He added that the commendation from the Board of Trustees of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) serves as external validation of the Service’s efforts to build an organisation grounded in professionalism, accountability, and mutual trust.
Issa-Onilu stated that the achievements recorded in September prove that the Nigeria Customs Service is not only progressing but also setting new benchmarks in institutional excellence, reform communication, and national service delivery.
“The performance in September shows that the Nigeria Customs Service is evolving and setting new standards in reform, communication, and service delivery,” he added.
The briefing, organised by NOA with support from security agencies, paramilitary forces, and regulatory organisations, highlighted the NCS’s progress over the past month.
