Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka, the Customs Area Controller of the TICP Command.
Story by Dili Utomi.
A landmark revenue performance has been achieved at the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service as the Command attained an unprecedented milestone in the revenue generation component of its mandate.
Announcing the record achievement which is a direct result of the efforts of the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka, the untiring dedication of his lieutenants as well as the transitioning to the B’Odogwu application system of operation, the CAC was clearly elated with the achievement.
The Command announced the landmark revenue collection of ₦16,411,402,227.27 on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, which was largely made possible through the effective deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) known as B’odogwu.
A statement from the office of the public relations officer of the Command, Supretendent of Customs, Oscar Ivara the Customs Area Controller Frank Onyeka has been quoted as saying that this achievement is a strong indicator for the efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness of the B’Odogwu system in streamlining port operations.
According to him, the B’Odogwu system has drastically improved the ability of licensed Customs agents and stakeholders to access payment platforms and complete cargo clearance processes in real-time, without unnecessary delays or administrative bottlenecks.
He also pointed out that the B’Odogwu systems has integrated all key elements of port and Customs operations under one digital interface, enabling faster processing, accurate valuation, and enhanced monitoring of cargo activities. As a result, both the Command and port users can now operate in a more predictable and efficient environment that supports Nigeria’s economic goals.
Speaking further, Comptroller Onyeka noted that this record-breaking revenue figure is not just about numbers. It reflects the game-changing role of the B’Odogwu system in modernising port operations and further highlights the benefits of the Command’s continuous collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, which includes terminal operators, shipping companies, licensed Customs agents, and regulatory agencies. This coordinated approach ensures that cargo clearance processes are seamless, compliant and business friendly.
He reiterated that the Command remains dedicated to enhancing trade facilitation, securing revenue for national development, and supporting all port users in achieving timely and cost-effective cargo clearance.
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