Kaduna: Customs sets new record, generates ₦5 billion
The Kaduna command of the Nigeria Customs Service has achieved a new revenue milestone, generating ₦5.16 billion in October 2025, the highest monthly revenue ever recorded.
According to a statement by the NCS Kaduna command, the figure represented a 96 per cent increase above the monthly target and a 196 per cent target performance.
Yusuf stated that the command collected ₦39.79 billion between January and October 2025, compared to ₦24.06 billion generated during the same period in 2024, reflecting substantial year-over-year growth.
Saad Hassan, the area controller, attributed the record performance to the dedication and professionalism of officers and stakeholders, in line with the modernisation agenda of the comptroller general of customs, Bashir Adeniyi.
He identified improved stakeholder engagement, digitalization of excise operations, and enhanced officer motivation as key factors driving the command’s success.
“The command’s performance demonstrates the effectiveness of our current operational strategies and our unwavering commitment to national economic stability,” Mr Hassan said.
He assured that the command would continue to sustain the momentum by facilitating legitimate trade and improving revenue collection mechanisms.
The command also reaffirmed its commitment to upholding professionalism and integrity, in line with the service’s overall mission of facilitating trade and promoting economic growth.
(NAN)
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