The Nigeria Customs Service, Lagos Free Trade Zone Command, announced a total revenue collection of N408.8bn between January and June 2026. This significant achievement was disclosed by the Customs Area Controller, Hauwa Abubakar, during the 2026 Half-Year Media Briefing held in Lekki.
The N408.8bn figure marks an increase of N91.54bn when compared to the N317.3bn collected during the corresponding period in 2025. This translates to an impressive 28.85% increase in revenue performance for the command.
Abubakar attributed this growth to deliberate strategies focused on strengthening compliance, improving operational efficiency, and fostering constructive engagement with all stakeholders. These stakeholders include entities operating within the Free Trade Zones and Lekki Port.
The command's sustained stakeholder engagement programmes have built mutual trust and encouraged voluntary compliance with customs laws and regulations. This approach has created an environment where legitimate trade can flourish while ensuring government revenue protection.
Abubakar also commended the professionalism, integrity, and unwavering commitment of the command's officers and men. Their diligence and dedication have significantly contributed to these achievements and strengthened the trading community's confidence in the NCS operations.
Notably, June 2026 saw the command record its highest monthly revenue collection since inception, generating a total of N87.10bn. This historic achievement underscores the command’s growing capacity and the increasing confidence of investors and stakeholders within its jurisdiction and the Lekki Deep Seaport.
The Customs Area Controller praised the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for his visionary leadership. She also acknowledged the invaluable support and cooperation from sister security and regulatory agencies operating within the port and Free Zones.
Abubakar extended gratitude to all stakeholders, including investors, licensed customs agents, importers, exporters, and the broader business community. She emphasized that the synergy among various agencies has enhanced security and facilitated legitimate trade, aligning with the Federal Government’s economic objectives.
Looking ahead, Abubakar stated the command's determination to consolidate these achievements, improve service delivery, and surpass performance targets in the second half of the year. The LFTZ Customs Command, established four years ago, has become a model of trade facilitation within the service, enhancing the ease of doing business and positioning itself as a major revenue-generating command.
