COMPT ONYEKA TAKES TIN CAN COMMAND TO A NEW HEIGHT; GENERATES HIGHEST DAILY REVENUE OF N16 BILLION, COURTESY OF B’ODOGWU
By Timothy Paul Okorocha
The Tin Can Island port command has broken the glass ceiling in its strides in revenue generation.
The command’s Area controller, Compt Frank Onyeka just disclosed that courtesy of the B’Odogwu system, the command has hit its daily highest figure of more than N16 billion.
This, he noted is the first time in the history of the command that such feat has been recorded. ‘You can see the transparency of the B’Odogwu.
It remains a system that is visibly honest to the clearance and port operations’. Showing excitement at the new revenue record, Compt Onyeka sued for the support of stakeholders to enthrone the desired and endurable regime in trade facilitation.
“The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service is pleased to announce a landmark revenue collection of ₦16,411,402,227.27 on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, which was made possible through the effective deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) known as B’Odogwu.
In a statement made available to the press on Thursday in Lagos by the Public Relations Officers of the Command, Superintendent of Customs Oscar Ivara, the Customs Area Controller Frank Onyeka was quoted as saying that this achievement is a strong indicator of the efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness of the B’Odogwu system in streamlining port operations. According to him, 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.
He also pointed out that the B’Odogwu systems has integrated all key elements of port and Customs operations under one digital interface, enabling faster processing, accurate valuation, and enhanced monitoring of cargo activities. As a result, both the Command and port users can now operate in a more predictable and efficient environment that supports Nigeria’s economic goals.
Speaking further, Comptroller Onyeka noted that this record-breaking revenue figure is not just about numbers. It reflects the game-changing role of the B’Odogwu system in modernizing port operations and further highlights the benefits of the Command continues collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, which includes terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed Customs agents, and regulatory agencies. This coordinated approach ensures that cargo clearance processes are seamless, compliant, and business-friendly.
He reiterated that 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”.