Seme Customs Command Sees Surge in Revenue, Agro-Exports

By Lod Onyeji

The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has generated a staggering N3.48 billion in revenue for February 2026, a significant jump from the N743.69 million recorded in February 2025. This remarkable growth is attributed to the seamless trade facilitation process adopted by the Command, which has boosted confidence in the Seme-Krake corridor.

Comptroller Wale Adenuga, the Customs Area Controller, disclosed this during a stakeholders' engagement meeting with cross-border traders, farmers, and stakeholders. The event, themed "Empowering Cross-Border Traders through Trade Information Desk for Agricultural Traders," highlighted the Command's commitment to facilitating trade and combating illicit activities.

The Command has also made notable strides in reducing crime rates along the Seme-Gbaji axis, thanks to collaborative efforts with security agencies. Only two checkpoints, Agbara and Gbaji, remain officially sanctioned along the Lagos-Abidjan corridor.

Recent enforcement successes include the interception of a Toyota Highlander vehicle conveying 22 packages of cocaine worth over N1 billion and the seizure of 1,000 bags of 50kg parboiled rice. These efforts demonstrate the Command's dedication to suppressing smuggling and protecting Nigeria's economic borders.