The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lagos Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) Command, has attributed its record-breaking half-year revenue performance to improved compliance, enhanced operational efficiency and sustained stakeholder engagement, generating ₦408.87 billion between January and June 2026.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Hauwa Abubakar, made this known during the Command’s 2026 Half-Year Media Briefing on Thursday, 2 July 2026, where she also announced the Command’s highest monthly revenue collection of ₦87.10 billion generated in June alone.
According to the CAC, the Command collected ₦408,869,138,497.75 between January and June 2026, an increase of ₦91.55 billion over the ₦317.32 billion generated during the same period in 2025.
She added that the record-breaking June collection of ₦87.10 billion marks the highest monthly revenue recorded by the Command since its establishment four years ago.
“This unprecedented growth is not accidental. It is the product of deliberate strategies aimed at strengthening compliance, improving operational efficiency and fostering constructive engagement with all stakeholders operating within the Free Trade Zones and Lekki Port,” she said.
She explained that continuous stakeholder engagement through dialogue, education and collaboration has encouraged voluntary compliance with extant customs laws and regulations while creating an enabling environment for legitimate trade. She also commended the professionalism, discipline and dedication of the Command’s officers for strengthening the confidence of the trading community and driving the Command’s outstanding performance. Comptroller Abubakar further appreciated the support of sister security and regulatory agencies, licensed customs agents, importers, exporters and investors for their collaboration and growing level of compliance.
“The Lagos Free Trade Zone Command will continue to provide an enabling environment for legitimate trade by promoting trade facilitation in accordance with global best practices, while ensuring strict compliance with all extant laws and regulations. We remain committed to transparency, professionalism and continuous stakeholder engagement as we work collectively towards enhancing national economic growth and improving the ease of doing business in Nigeria,” she assured.
As part of the briefing, the Command sensitised stakeholders on proper documentation for transition, reiterating the documentation requirements under the NCS Act 2023 to entrench compliance.
Stakeholders present welcomed the initiative, commended the Customs Area Controller’s leadership style, and pledged their continued support for the Command’s compliance and revenue objectives.
