Comptroller Anani Records Strong Start at Tin Can, Collects N111.2bn in May
Comptroller Anani Records Strong Start at Tin Can, Collects N111.2bn in May
By Tunde Ojudun
Comptroller Joseph A. Anani has marked a strong debut at the Tin Can Island Port Command, recording an impressive revenue of N111.2 billion in May 2026, his first month in office.
Speaking during his maiden engagement with maritime journalists at the command headquarters in Tin Can Island, Lagos, Anani attributed the achievement to the operational strategies laid down by his predecessor, Assistant Comptroller-General Frank Onyeka, noting that the command was already on a steady growth path before his assumption of duty.
He assured stakeholders that his administration would sustain these gains while introducing new measures to enhance efficiency, compliance, and trade facilitation at Nigeria’s second busiest seaport.
The Customs boss emphasized that stakeholder engagement will remain central to his leadership, with the media playing a vital role in promoting transparency and accountability. He described maritime journalists as strategic partners whose reports shape public understanding of Customs operations and trade policies.
To strengthen this partnership, Anani pledged regular engagement and timely dissemination of information, alongside training programmes, sensitisation workshops, and other capacity-building initiatives for media practitioners. He urged journalists to uphold professionalism, stressing that accurate reporting is essential for public confidence and combating misinformation.
On trade compliance, Anani reiterated the command’s commitment to enforcing the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, insisting that adherence to import regulations would remain non-negotiable. He highlighted ongoing Customs modernisation initiatives, including technology-driven solutions to simplify cargo clearance and boost operational efficiency.
According to him, the May revenue performance reflected improved importer compliance, enhanced operational effectiveness, and the dedication of officers and men of the command to national revenue objectives.
Expressing confidence in surpassing previous revenue milestones, Anani noted that the command’s momentum would significantly contribute to the Federal Government’s fiscal targets. He commended Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for his reform agenda, describing his leadership as a source of inspiration for greater service delivery.
Concluding, Anani reaffirmed his commitment to constructive stakeholder engagement, stressing that stronger collaboration among Customs, port users, and the media will further strengthen trade facilitation, revenue generation, and economic growth.
