N137.2b Revenue: Tincan Customs Command ready for trade facilitation – Anani

The Customs Area Controller of Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Joseph Anani has stated that the command is determined to facilitate trade.

Comptroller Joseph disclosed that the command generated N137.2bn as revenue for the month of August, 2026. The revenue represents over 70% of the monthly revenue target of the command,

Anani disclosed this when addressing the new executive officers of the League of Maritime Editors (LOME), led by the President, Mr. Felix Kumuyi, who visited him at the command’s headquarters at Tincan Island Port, Lagos.

He warned that the Service will not tolerate the activities of economic saboteurs in the system, adding that importers who fail to be compliant to trade regulations will have themselves to blame.

Anani disclosed that he operates an open door policy as part of his efforts to ensure that all issues that lead to trade facilitation are addressed.

He appreciated LOME for the consistent and professional manner in which members have reported the activities of this command.

“Your coverage has helped Nigerians to better understand the work we do, particularly our responsibilities in revenue generation, trade facilitation and, importantly, national security,” he said.

Anani added “One area where we have seen this very clearly is in your reportage of the recent seizure of over 600 rifles by the Command. That seizure was not just another operational achievement; it was an incident with serious national security implications. We therefore sincerely appreciate the fact that you gave it the attention and prominence it deserved.

“By reporting that seizure, you helped the public to appreciate the vigilance and commitment of our officers, as well as the sacrifices they make every day to ensure that dangerous and prohibited items do not find their way into our communities.”

In his address, the President of the League, Mr Felix Kumuyi, commended the Controller for his achievements since assuming office this year.

Kumuyi noted the massive seizures, including life threatening arms and illicit drugs, recorded by the Command as well as impressive revenue collections over the months.

He told the Controller that the association is ready to collaborate with the command as media professionals in publicizing its activities as it reported activities of the past administrations in the port.