The Coalition of Civil Society Networks has lauded the recent reforms by\u00a0 Tincan Comptroller\u00a0 Frank Onyeka,\u00a0 championed by Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, which have led to a remarkable surge in revenue generation at Nigeria\u2019s Tincan Island Port. In the first half of 2025, the port command reported an impressive revenue of N747.08 billion, marking a 29.85% increase compared to N575.36 billion during the same period in 2024.<\/p>\n
The coalition highlighted that this figure accounts for approximately 98.03% of the command\u2019s projected revenue target, underscoring the effectiveness of the ongoing reforms.<\/p>\n
Amb. Abdullahi Ibrahim, the coalition\u2019s coordinator, expressed his commendation in a statement issued on Sunday, noting that these achievements align strongly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s\u00a0Renewed Hope Agenda<\/strong>. He emphasised that the reforms reflect a deliberate effort to reposition key institutions to foster innovation, economic prosperity, and stability across Nigeria.<\/p>\n The coalition praised the leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), particularly under the current stewardship of the Comptroller-General, for prioritising technical expertise and deploying officers strategically at revenue points. Ibrahim attributed the success to measures that effectively block leakages, curtail economic sabotage, and create a more business-friendly environment at Nigeria\u2019s ports.<\/p>\n \u201cWe commend the Customs leadership for their commitment to professional excellence and responsible governance, which is evident in the significant strides made in revenue collection and institutional reforms,”<\/strong>\u00a0Ibrahim stated.\u00a0“Their efforts are instrumental in advancing Nigeria\u2019s economic growth and national development.”<\/strong><\/p>\n The coalition urged the Customs Service to maintain this momentum and encouraged other government agencies to follow suit by prioritising national interests above personal or political gains.<\/p>\n As part of its ongoing commitment, the coalition reiterated its dedication to monitoring, supporting, and engaging government institutions to ensure good governance and effective service delivery.<\/p>\n Related News:<\/strong><\/p>\n The widespread praise for the Customs reforms signals a positive shift in Nigeria\u2019s approach to port management and revenue optimisation, with many viewing these developments as key steps toward economic revitalisation under the current administration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Coalition of Civil Society Networks has lauded the recent reforms by\u00a0 Tincan Comptroller\u00a0 Frank Onyeka,\u00a0 championed by Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, which have led to a remarkable surge in revenue generation at...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7884,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n