Customs Tin Can Command Nets ₦16.4Billion Revenue In One Day With B’Odogwu Platform

The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command has announced an unprecedented revenue collection of over ₦16.4 billion in a single day, recorded on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

According to a statement made available to newsmen signed by Oscar Ivara,Public Relations Officer of the Command indicated
significant achievement made possible through the successful implementation of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), popularly known as B’ Odogwu.

In a statement released on Thursday in Lagos by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, quoted Customs Area Controller , Comptroller Frank Onyeka emphasizing that this milestone underscores the effectiveness, transparency, and responsiveness of the Bodogwu platform in optimizing port operations.

Onyeka said that the system has empowered licensed Customs agents and stakeholders by providing seamless access to payment gateways and enabling real-time cargo clearance, effectively eliminating delays and red tape.

Comptroller Onyeka further highlighted that the B’ Odogwu system integrates all critical components of port and Customs functions into a single digital interface.

He noted that the integration facilitates faster processing, accurate cargo valuation, and enhanced oversight of cargo movements. Consequently, both the Customs Command and port users benefit from a more efficient, predictable operational environment that supports Nigeria’s broader economic objectives.

He added that the impressive revenue figure represents more than just a financial success—it signals the transformative impact of the B’ Odogwu platform in modernizing Customs procedures pointing out that the success is a testament to the ongoing collaboration between the Customs Command and key stakeholders, including terminal operators, shipping lines, licensed Customs agents, and regulatory bodies.

Onyeka added that the cooperative approach guarantees smooth, compliant, and business-friendly cargo clearance processes.

Comptroller Onyeka reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to continuous improvement in trade facilitation, safeguarding national revenue, and ensuring that all port users enjoy timely, cost-effective clearance services.