By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief
The Controller of the Command, Port Harcourt Area I Command, of the Nigerian Customs Service, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku, has disclosed that the Command had already surpassed the 2025 annual revenue target of N216 billion by N18.1 billion as of October.
She stated: “Impressive is the Command’s cumulative revenue for the period of January to October 2025, which stands at N247.5 billion, compared to N164.1 billion collected within the same period in 2024.
“This translates to a commendable growth of about 51 percent, demonstrating the Command’s steady and consistent revenue performance.
“With a 2025 annual revenue target of N216 billion and a monthly average target of N18.1billion, I am pleased to inform you that as at October 2025, the Command has already surpassed its annual target by over N31 billion, with two months to go.”
She also disclosed that in the month of October 2025, alone, the Port Harcourt Area I Command collected a total revenue of N33.75 billion, as against N9.1billion collected in the corresponding month of October 2024.
She stated: “This is the highest revenue collection in the history of the Command, and represents an extraordinary increase of about 272 percent, a record that stands as a testament to our collective commitment and the improved efficiency of our operational processes.”
Atuluku revealed that the performance in the month of October 2025, and cumulatively from January to October 2025, reflected not just figures, but also dedication, reform, and collaboration. According to her, “It tells how, through teamwork and innovation, we have continued to promote legitimate trade, blocked revenue leakages, and contribute significantly to national development.
“This achievement is not accidental. It is the result of strategic leadership, renewed operational discipline, and the unwavering dedication of officers and men under my watch.
“One of the innovative tools that has greatly enhanced our revenue performance is the Unified Customs Management System popularly known as Bodogwu, a digital analytics and monitoring platform designed to track, analyze, and optimize revenue collection processes.
“Through Bodogwu, we have been able to identify bottlenecks, improve data accuracy, and ensure real-time revenue accountability. This innovation has greatly supported our drive towards operational transparency and efficiency.”
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