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Comptroller Oshoba Sets New Benchmark for Revenue Collection
By prince Benson Davies
Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, the newly appointed Customs Area Controller for Apapa Port Command, has made a remarkable start to his tenure. Barely 24 hours after assuming office, the command achieved a record-breaking collection of ₦20,156,077,098.56 on September 9, 2025. This feat surpasses the previous record of ₦18 billion, demonstrating Comptroller Oshoba’s commitment to meeting and exceeding revenue targets.
Shortly after taking over, Comptroller Oshoba
Met with senior officers of the command, where he commended them for the great feats achieved in the past, and issued a directive urging them to increase their productivity tempo.
He reminded them that outstanding results are the real proof of hard work, dedication and an uncompromising disposition to duty and that he believes they could do better than they did before his arrival.
On the recent ₦20.1b collection in a day, Comptroller Oshoba said it’s only the beginning of greater exploits and it’s not time for celebration because he foresees greater achievements for the flagship command of NCS under his leadership
He described B’Odogwu as a necessity in the build-up to a more modern and efficient customs administration in Nigeria with potential to strengthen the country’s position as Africa’s largest economy noted for trade facilitation.
“I commend my team and stakeholders for this great milestone of ₦20.1b collection in one day just 24 hours after I resumed here. It’s not the time to clap yet because clapping means removing your two hands from work to celebrate.
“Let’s leave the celebration and applause for days ahead when we shall have future achievements of surpassing targets, curbing any attempted smuggling or concealment and treating trade with productive speed without compromising our integrity. I believe in Action, which speaks louder than words
“We are all part of history as our collective efforts are resonating positively on the Nigerian economy. I urge my officers to keep the great work going and for the stakeholders, they should stay on the path of compliance ” Comptroller Oshoba said.
