Seme Customs Breaks Revenue Records, Hits ₦15.6bn in 2025

The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, recorded historic revenue achievements in 2025, posting its highest monthly and annual collections since inception.

In December 2025 alone, the Command generated ₦3.63 billion, the highest monthly revenue ever recorded at Seme.

Overall, from January to December 2025, total revenue stood at ₦15.59 billion, representing a 117% increase compared to the ₦7.16 billion collected in 2024.

Customs officials attribute this success to the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative introduced by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. The initiative has improved coordination, reduced bottlenecks, and made trade easier for stakeholders.

Community Impact and Social Programs

On November 11, 2025, the Command hosted the launch of the Green Border Initiative by the President of the Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi. The programme empowered members with sewing machines, grinding machines, gas burners, and start-up grants.

On the same day, the Comptroller-General also launched a free medical outreach under the Customs Cares Initiative, providing healthcare services to over 1,000 people. A tree-planting exercise was also carried out to promote environmental sustainability.

Fewer Checkpoints, Faster Trade

In line with federal directives, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, reduced checkpoints along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor to just two approved locations. This move has eased movement, reduced delays, and supported legitimate trade.

Strong Anti-Smuggling Operations

The Command also intensified its fight against smuggling. In December 2025, officers seized:

• 685 parcels of Cannabis sativa
• 495 packs of Tramadol
• 2,000 packs of high-dose Sildenafil (300mg)

These seizures were made through intelligence-led operations, patrols, risk profiling, and inter-agency collaboration.

Comptroller Adenuga warned smugglers that the Seme border is no longer safe for illegal activities, stressing that offenders will be arrested and prosecuted.

Support for Legitimate Traders

He assured compliant traders of a secure and efficient border corridor, with faster processes and reduced delays to support genuine cross-border trade and economic growth.

Comptroller Adenuga thanked the Comptroller-General, Customs management, officers, sister agencies, security forces, traditional leaders, and the media for their support. He pledged that the Command will deliver even greater results in 2026.