David Oladimeji
The Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service generated a total revenue of ₦424.58 billion as of Dec. 12, 2025, the CustoArea Controller, Comptroller Joe Anani, has said.
Anani disclosed this at the 2025 end-of-year party organised by the Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA), PTML Chapter, in Lagos.
He said the revenue performance showed a strong outlook for the Command, particularly with the ongoing implementation of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), also known as B’Odogwu.
According to him, the Command has surpassed its 2024 revenue target of ₦362.5 billion by more than ₦62 billion, even with several weeks remaining in the year.
The area controller described 2025 as an eventful year marked by significant operational and revenue milestones for the Command.
He attributed the achievements to the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, and the commitment of officers and men of the PTML Command.
Anani said the Command was positioning itself to achieve a one-hour clearance time for compliant Roll-On Roll-Off (RoRo) cargoes in 2026.
On anti-smuggling operations, he said the Command recorded notable successes in intercepting illicit drugs, arms and ammunition, and other prohibited items.
He highlighted the seizure of cocaine valued at ₦29.4 billion, which was handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), as a major breakthrough.
The controller said sustained collaboration with sister agencies and stakeholders contributed significantly to the Command’s successes.
He specifically commended the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, and other agencies for their support.
Also speaking, the Chairperson of COWA, PTML Chapter, Mrs Caroline Ifeoluwa Anani, described the event as a symbol of unity within the Command.
She said COWA played an important role in boosting productivity by supporting the welfare of officers’ families.
According to her, the association carried out mental health awareness programmes, medical screenings, eye care services, and educational seminars during the year.
The highlight of the event was the donation of food items by COWA to women and children as part of activities to mark the Christmas season.
