Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The Kaduna Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has recorded an impressive performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, generating ₦14.68 billion in revenue representing a 35 percent increase over the corresponding period in 2024.
The performance scorecard was presented during a press briefing at the Command’s headquarters in Kabala Doki, Kaduna State, by the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Sa’ad Hassan.
Addressing journalists, Comptroller Hassan reaffirmed that the Command’s core mandate remains revenue generation for the Federal Government, facilitation of legitimate trade, and the protection of national economic security.
He disclosed that within the period under review, the Command generated a total revenue of ₦14,686,256,270, compared to ₦10,862,852,247 recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. This reflects an increase of ₦3,823,403,842, translating to a 35 percent growth.
“This achievement underscores the diligence, professionalism, and unwavering commitment of our officers and men, who worked tirelessly to meet and surpass the revenue targets assigned to the Command. It also reflects our firm dedication to contributing meaningfully to the growth of the national economy,” the CAC stated.
He further noted that the Command’s improved performance was evident in its month-by-month revenue collections during the last quarter of the year. According to him, the Command generated ₦5,164,461,391 in October, ₦3,834,792,747 in November and recorded a significant leap in December with ₦5,687,002,130.
Comptroller Hassan assured that the Command would sustain the positive trajectory by implementing strategic measures to enhance revenue collection, with adequate support from other service units.
“We intend to consolidate these gains through sustained synergy and continuous dialogue with stakeholders. By engaging and sensitizing the local and trading communities, we will continue to discharge our statutory responsibilities while ensuring compliance with government fiscal policies,” he added.
The CAC attributed the impressive revenue performance over the three months to several critical factors, including strong motivation from the Service’s Management, which he said boosted officers’ morale and reinforced their commitment to duty.
He also identified the continuous deployment of intelligence and reconnaissance operations by the Command’s Monitoring and Compliance Team as a major contributor to improved compliance levels and strengthened revenue outcomes.
