The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, has recorded an unprecedented N16.4 billion in revenue on August 19, 2025, following the effective deployment of the Unified Customs Management System, B’Odogwu.
This achievement underscores the system’s role in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness in port operations.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Oscar Ivara, the record-setting performance was attributed to the Command’s dedication to leveraging digital technology for improved revenue generation and streamlined trade facilitation.
Customs Area Controller Frank Onyeka highlighted the pivotal impact of the B’Odogwu platform, noting that it has significantly improved access to payment systems and enabled real-time cargo clearance for licensed customs agents and other port stakeholders.
“The B’Odogwu system has eliminated unnecessary delays and administrative hurdles, allowing stakeholders to process payments and complete cargo clearance seamlessly,” Onyeka said.
He further explained that the platform consolidates all major customs and port functions into a single digital interface, resulting in faster processing, accurate valuation, and more effective cargo monitoring.
While celebrating the revenue milestone, Onyeka emphasized that the accomplishment is not just about the numbers but a reflection of how digital innovation is transforming port operations. “It demonstrates the transformative power of the B’Odogwu system and reinforces the importance of ongoing collaboration with stakeholders,” he stated.
He also reiterated the Command’s commitment to facilitating trade, safeguarding national revenue, and ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective cargo processing for all port users.
“Our coordinated efforts are aimed at making cargo clearance seamless and business-friendly,” Onyeka added.
The success of the B’Odogwu system highlights the broader goal of the Nigeria Customs Service to harness technology in optimizing revenue collection and modernizing port operations.
