Lagos Free Trade Zone Customs Command Records Historic Revenue Growth in First Half of 2026, Collects Highest N87Bn in June
Lagos Free Trade Zone Customs Command Records Historic Revenue Growth in First Half of 2026, Collects Highest N87Bn in June
By Tunde Ojudun
The Nigeria Customs Service, Lagos Free Trade Zone Command, has announced a record-breaking revenue performance for the first half of 2026, underscoring its growing role in national economic development and trade facilitation.
Speaking at the Half-Year Media Briefing, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Hauwa Abubakar, highlighted that the Command achieved its highest monthly revenue since inception in June 2026, collecting ₦87.1 billion. Between January and June, total revenue reached ₦408.8 billion, representing a 28.85% increase compared to the ₦317.3 billion recorded during the same period in 2025.
The Controller attributed this unprecedented growth to deliberate strategies aimed at strengthening compliance, improving operational efficiency, and fostering stakeholder engagement. She emphasized that continuous dialogue with investors, licensed agents, importers, and exporters has built mutual trust and encouraged voluntary compliance with customs laws.
“This historic achievement demonstrates the Command’s growing capacity and the increasing confidence of investors and stakeholders operating within the Free Trade Zones and Lekki Deepsea Port,” she stated.
The Controller also praised the professionalism and integrity of officers and men of the Command, noting their diligence and discipline as key drivers of success. He expressed gratitude to Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for his visionary leadership, as well as to sister security and regulatory agencies whose synergy has enhanced port security and legitimate trade.
Looking ahead, Comptroller Abubakar pledged to consolidate on the achievements in the second half of the year, improve service delivery, and surpass performance targets while maintaining transparency and professionalism. The Controller also thanked the media for their continued support in projecting the positive image of the Nigeria Customs Service.
