The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Command, has generated revenue of N65,661,343,026.94 into the federation account between January and August 2026. This represents a 13.88% increase compared to N57,656,161,990.24 collected during the same period in 2025.
Deputy Comptroller (DC) Wale Moses Adewole, Acting Area Controller of the Command, disclosed this during a press briefing held in Ibadan, Oyo State. He attributed the achievement to the Command's sustained commitment to effective revenue collection, trade facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and the deployment of appropriate strategies to improve compliance.
In line with its statutory responsibility to protect the nation's economy and prevent the smuggling of prohibited and restricted goods, the Command has intensified its anti-smuggling operations across its areas of jurisdiction. In August 2026, the Command recorded various seizures of smuggled goods, including 2,012 bags of foreign parboiled rice of 50kg each and 550 bags of foreign parboiled rice of 25kg each.
The seizures also included 2,440 wraps of Cannabis Sativa, 1,150 pieces of used tyres, and 101 pieces of used compressors. Other items seized were 48 packs of tramadol of 225mg each, 105 bales and 28 sacks of used clothing, and 18 sacks of used shoes. The Command also intercepted 450 kegs of PMS of 25 litres each, totalling 5000 litres, and 33 bottles of foreign vegetable oil of 3 Litres each.
The cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized goods is N4,106,951,689.00. DC Adewole expressed concern over the interception of police crest and camouflage uniforms, which can create serious security concerns if misused by criminal elements. He emphasized the importance of preventing the diversion of security-related materials into the wrong hands.
The Command also intercepted Corrosive 8 Mercury, a hazardous chemical substance capable of posing significant risks when improperly handled, stored, or transported. The Acting Area Controller highlighted that the uncontrolled movement of such materials can expose members of the public to risks of fire, explosion, injury, property damage, and loss of life.
The interception of these materials helped prevent potentially hazardous substances from entering circulation and being handled by unauthorized persons. The Command's efforts reflect its commitment to protecting the nation's economy and ensuring public safety.
Key points
- The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Command, generated N65.66 billion revenue between January and August 2026.
- The Command recorded a 13.88% increase in revenue compared to the same period in 2025.
- The Command seized various smuggled goods with a cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N4,106,951,689.00.
