Juliet Jacob 
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Port Harcourt Area I Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has surpassed its 2025 annual revenue target, following a 272% year-on-year revenue surge driven by automation, stricter enforcement, and improved stakeholder cooperation.
Comptroller Salamat Aliyu Atuluku, who leads the Command, disclosed on Sunday that the Command generated ₦33.75 billion in October 2025 alone — a sharp rise from the ₦9.07 billion collected in the same month last year.
The Command’s cumulative revenue between January and October now stands at ₦247.46 billion, exceeding its annual target of ₦216 billion by more than ₦31 billion, and representing a 51% increase compared to the ₦164.08 billion generated during the same period in 2024.
Atuluku attributed the performance to strengthened teamwork, operational discipline, and the full deployment of the B’odogwu Unified Customs Management System, which she said enhanced data integrity, reduced bottlenecks, and enabled real-time revenue tracking.
She also highlighted improved collaboration with shipping companies, terminal operators, and other regulatory agencies, noting that joint enforcement operations have helped to block revenue leakages and curb smuggling.
“When we talk about revenue, we are referring to the funds that drive national infrastructure — roads, education, healthcare, and security,” she said, praising officers for their dedication amid global trade challenges.
The Port Harcourt Area I Command remains a critical contributor to Nigeria’s non-oil revenue base, overseeing key seaports and offshore terminals in the South-South region.
Atuluku pledged that the Command will continue to uphold transparency and facilitate lawful trade while protecting the economy from prohibited imports.
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