Acting Customs Area Controller of Edo/Delta Command, Comptroller Dooyum Ortsen
Revenue
The Edo/Delta Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has recorded a total revenue collection of approximately N132.86 billion in 10 months.
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Edo/Delta command, Comptroller Dooyum Ortsen disclosed this at a news conference on Friday in Warri.
Ortsen said that the revenue figure covers between January and October.
He recalled that the command generated a total of N103.34 in the corresponding period in 2025.
The comptroller said the 2026 revenue figure represented an additional collection of approximately N29.52 billion, “equivalent to a year-on-year growth of 28.57 per cent”.
Ortsen said the increase in revenue generation was quite significant, adding that it reflected the revenue potentials of the command.
“It also reflected the commercial activities within our area of responsibility and the collective efforts directed toward effective revenue administration and compliance,” he said.
Ortsen said the months of March, May and October were quite remarkable for the command in terms of revenue generation.
“October 2026 was particularly remarkable with the command collecting approximately N22.78 billion, compared with N11.54 billion in October 2025.
“This represents an increase of approximately N11.24 billion and the highest monthly collection recorded during the 10 months under review.
“The revenue performance recorded during the period under review is encouraging but we are conscious that there is still considerable room for improvement.
“Our objective is not merely to record impressive revenue figures but to build a sustainable and efficient customs administration that supports legitimate trade, protect national revenue and contribute meaningfully to economic development,” he said.
Ortsen, while noting that the result was quite encouraging, emphasised that revenue performance was influenced by several variables.
According to him, some of the variables include: the volume and value of import, nature of cargoes processed, prevailing economic conditions, compliance levels and the efficiency of operational processes.
He said the command would consolidate the gains recorded, address fluctuation and ensure that all legitimate revenue due to the federal government were properly assessed and collected.
The comptroller said the command generated its revenue, mostly from the Value Added Tax (VAT), Imports Duty, FCS and Exercise Duty.
“Other contributing revenue streams include the Wheat Grain Levy, ELTS and the seven per cent Port Levy, alongside other applicable statutory fees and levies.
“This distribution underscores the diversity of revenue generating activities within the command and the importance of effective customs administration across the various sectors within our jurisdiction,” he said.
Ortsen said the command’s revenue generation covered cargo clearance through terminal bonded facilities, importation of industrial inputs, machinery, general merchandise, bulk cargo and other commercial transaction.
He said the focus of the command was to ensure all applicable duties, tax and levies were assessed and collected in accordance with the NCS Act and other relevant regulations.
Ortsen assured that the command would continue to strengthen compliance monitoring, intelligence-led enforcement, cargo accountability and identification and resolution of revenue discrepancies.
While emphasising the relevance of stakeholders, Ortsen said the command would continue to engage with the terminal operators, importers, licensed customs agents, shipping and logistics, manufacturers among others.
He said the command had introduced a Coordinated Cargo Examination and Trade Facilitation Standard Operating Procedure to improve service delivery.
Ortsen noted that effective operational systems were germane to achieving sustainable revenue growth, and stressed that the command would strengthen its internal supervision, professional discipline and accountability.
The comptroller acknowledged the importance of inter-agency collaboration, and reemphasised that the command would continue to strengthen cooperation with the relevant agencies to address smuggling, illicit trade, revenue leakages and others.
“We appreciate the cooperation of our stakeholders, the support of sister agencies and, importantly, the commitment of the officers and men of the Edo/Delta command,” he said. (NAN)
