B’ODOGWU:Tin Can Island Customs Recorded ₦16.4b Revenue.
B’ODOGWU:Tin Can Island Customs Recorded ₦16.4b Revenue.
Lucky Akra
The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a revenue milestone of ₦16.4 billion, attributed to the successful deployment of its new digital platform, the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), also known as Bodogwu.
According to a statement from the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Oscar Ivara, the revenue figure,₦16,411,402,227.27 was recorded on Tuesday, August 19, marking a significant boost in Customs operations and a win for the digitization of port processes.
Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, hailed the achievement as a clear sign of the efficiency, transparency, and real-time responsiveness brought by the Bodogwu system.
“The Bodogwu system has integrated all critical elements of port and Customs operations into one seamless digital interface,” Comptroller Onyeka said. “This has enabled faster processing, accurate cargo valuation,streamlined monitoring, and cutting out administrative delays.”
Onyeka added that the platform’s real-time functionality has empowered licensed Customs agents and other port stakeholders to complete payment and cargo clearance processes without hindrance.
He emphasized that the record-breaking revenue is more than just figures—it reflects a shift toward modern, business-friendly port operations. The system’s integration and stakeholder collaboration, involving terminal operators, shipping lines, agents, and regulatory bodies, have created a more predictable and compliant trade environment.
“This development aligns with Nigeria’s broader economic goals by ensuring cargo clearance is timely, seamless, and cost-effective,” Onyeka noted.
The Command reiterated its commitment to trade facilitation, revenue generation, and sustained stakeholder support as it continues to modernize port operations in line with global standards.
