Seme Customs Command makes history, records highest monthly revenue of N3.6 billion
The Seme Area Command, Nigeria Customs Service, has stated that in 2025 (January to December), it generated ₦15,598,945,794.00k into the coffers of the government, a remarkable 117% increase over the ₦7,166,576,397.49 recorded in 2024.
The command added that it in December 2025, it generated the historic highest monthly revenue of ₦3,628,485,590.00, attributing this historic revenue figure to the effective rollout of the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative by the Comptroller-General of Customs, which improves the command’s coordination and trade facilitation for stakeholders.
The command said it maintains robust anti-smuggling operations. In December 2025, it seized 685 parcels of Cannabis sativa (Marijuana), 495 packs of Tramadol, and 2,000 packs of Super Power Sildenafil tablets (300mg) an excessively high-dosage sexual enhancement drug, through intelligence-led operations, enhanced patrols, risk profiling and inter-agency collaboration.
The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, warned smugglers that the Seme Border is no longer safe for illicit activities, saying with advanced intelligence, technology and unwavering vigilance, the officers/men of the command will intercept and prosecute offenders. He advised smugglers to desist immediately or face the full weight of the law.
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In alignment with the Comptroller-General’s directive, Comptroller Wale Adenuga said the command has successfully reduced checkpoints along the Lagos-Abidjan corridor to the Two (2) locations approved by the Federal Government, significantly easing legitimate trade, minimising delays and contributing to the Command’s outstanding revenue performance.
He assured legitimate traders and compliant stakeholders a safe, conducive and efficiently facilitated Seme corridor, with seamless processes and reduced delays to support genuine cross-border commerce and economic growth.
On 11 November 2025, the Command hosted the launch of the Green Border Initiative by the National President of the Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi, featuring an empowerment programme that distributed industrial sewing machines, grinding machines, gas burners with cylinders and start-up grants to members of the COWA Seme Chapter. On the same day, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR PhD launched a free medical outreach under the Customs Cares Initiative, delivering essential healthcare to over 1,000 beneficiaries, alongside a tree-planting exercise for environmental sustainability.
Comptroller Wale Adenuga, expressed profound gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR Phd and the Management for their steadfast support and leadership. He also thanked the Command’s officers and men, stakeholders, sister agencies, military and paramilitary forces, the media, traditional and community leaders for their invaluable contributions, while pledging even greater achievements in 2026.
