The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service generated over N111.27 billion in revenue in May 2026, as the Command renewed its commitment to transparency, trade facilitation and stronger engagement with stakeholders in the maritime sector.
This pledge was made known by the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Joe Anani, during his maiden meeting with journalists and maritime correspondents on Thursday 25 June, 2026, in Lagos.
Daily Feeds Newspapers gathered that the engagement marked his first official interaction with the media since assuming leadership of the Command.
Addressing the journalists, Comptroller Anani described the media as a vital partner in Customs operations, noting that accurate and timely information remains essential to promoting compliance, accountability and public understanding of the Service’s activities.
Assuring journalists of the Command’s commitment to carry them along, Comptroller Anani said, “This meeting marks an important step in our deliberate effort to build stronger bridges of understanding and cooperation between the Command and the media.” He said.
The Area Controller also promised to sustain an open-door policy and support capacity-building initiatives for reporters covering the maritime sector, saying a knowledgeable media would contribute to quality reportage and help address misconceptions about Customs operations.
The CAC, who urged journalists to uphold professionalism and factual reporting, also said the Command would continue to align with the Nigeria Customs Service’s modernisation agenda through the deployment of technology-driven solutions designed to improve efficiency and facilitate legitimate trade.
Highlighting the Command’s performance, he disclosed that Tin Can Island Port generated N111,270,357,236.25 in May 2026, adding that, “The figure reflects improved compliance by stakeholders, enhanced operational efficiency and the commitment of officers and men of the Command to revenue collection and trade facilitation.”
He added that compliance with the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, would remain central to the Command’s operations, stressing that the law would continue to be enforced firmly, fairly and professionally in line with the Service’s mandate.
