Tincan Island Port Command Marks Leadership Transition After Record Revenue Year
By Lod Onyeji LAGOS — The Nigeria Customs Service marked a milestone in its leadership rotation on May 22, 2026, as Assistant Comptroller-General Festus Onyeka formally handed over command of the Tincan Island Port Command after overseeing a record-breaking fiscal performance. Onyeka’s tenure, which coincided with his promotion to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-General, concluded with the command surpassing its 2025 revenue target. The port collected ₦1.61 trillion against a target of ₦1.52 trillion, a surplus driven by what officials described as intelligence-led operations, improved compliance, and enhanced stakeholder engagement. First-quarter 2026 collections reached ₦401 billion, signaling sustained momentum. The outgoing controller credited the results to coordinated enforcement and trade facilitation measures. Under his watch, the command intercepted illicit drugs and other prohibited goods with an estimated street value exceeding ₦35 billion. Officials said the seizures refl...
