- Credits B’Odogwu credited for feat
The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a record-breaking single-day revenue collection of N16.4 billion, a milestone achieved through its new digital clearing platform, B’Odogwu.
The unprecedented sum of N16,411,402,227.27 was recorded on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, and is being hailed by officials as a direct result of the efficiency of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), known as B’Odogwu.
In a statement released yesterday, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, described the achievement as a “clear win for technological efficiency and collaboration.” He attributed the success to the B’Odogwu system’s ability to streamline port operations by eliminating delays and administrative bottlenecks.
“The B’Odogwu system has drastically improved the ability of licensed Customs agents and stakeholders to access payment platforms and complete cargo clearance processes in real-time, without unnecessary delays or administrative bottlenecks,” Onyeka was quoted as saying by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Oscar Ivara.
The Comptroller elaborated that the system’s integration of all key port and Customs operations onto a single digital interface has been a game-changer. This, he noted, has enabled faster processing, accurate valuation, and enhanced monitoring of cargo activities, creating a more predictable and efficient operating environment for all port users.
Onyeka emphasised that the record figure signifies more than just financial gain, reflecting a fundamental modernisation of port processes and the success of collaborative efforts with stakeholders.
He said: “This record-breaking revenue figure is not just about numbers, it reflects the game-changing role of the B’Odogwu system in modernising port operations and further highlights the benefits of the Command’s continued collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, which includes terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed Customs agents, and regulatory agencies.”
He reiterated the command’s ongoing commitment to its core mandates, stating, “The Command remains dedicated to enhancing trade facilitation, securing revenue for national development, and supporting all port users in achieving timely and cost-effective cargo clearance.”
This landmark revenue collection is expected to bolster confidence in the government’s ongoing efforts to digitise and simplify port operations, a critical component for driving national economic growth.
