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The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is leading efforts to restore order and ease the re-emerging traffic congestion along the Tincan Island Port corridor, even as the Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service generated N111.27 billion in revenue in May 2026.
The newly appointed Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Joe Anani, disclosed this during his maiden engagement with maritime journalists on Wednesday, where he outlined his priorities for the command, including traffic management, enhanced port security, stakeholder collaboration, media engagement, trade facilitation, and strict compliance with customs regulations.
According to Anani, the Command generated a total of N111,270,357,236.25 in May 2026, reflecting improved compliance, operational efficiency, and the commitment of officers and men of the Service.
Addressing concerns over the persistent gridlock around the nation’s second busiest seaport, the Area Controller said PEBEC has assumed a frontline role in coordinating interventions aimed at improving vehicular movement and operational efficiency within the port environment.
He assured stakeholders that the Command would actively collaborate with relevant government agencies, terminal operators, transport unions, and other industry players to tackle the challenge and prevent disruptions to port operations and trade activities.
According to him, resolving the traffic situation requires a collective approach involving customs, security agencies, transport operators, and other stakeholders within the maritime sector.
He equally emphasized the Command’s commitment to strengthening security at the port, particularly amid concerns over the illegal movement of arms and ammunition ahead of the country’s election season.
Comptroller Anani stated that the Tincan Island Port Command would not allow the port to serve as a transit route for arms, ammunition, or other prohibited items capable of threatening national security, stressing that officers of the Command would intensify surveillance, intelligence gathering, cargo examination, and inter-agency cooperation to detect and intercept illicit shipments.
The Customs Area Controller further reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a transparent and productive relationship with the media, describing journalists as critical partners in promoting accountability, public awareness, and voluntary compliance.
He said the Command would maintain an open-door policy and ensure that the media is regularly informed about its operations, reforms, achievements, and challenges. He added that journalists would be supported through training programmes, sensitisation workshops, and other capacity-building initiatives aimed at improving understanding of customs procedures and maritime trade issues.
Anani urged members of the press to uphold professionalism, accuracy, and responsible reporting, stressing that credible journalism remains essential to building public trust, combating misinformation, and encouraging compliance.
On trade facilitation, he said the Command would continue to align with the ongoing modernisation agenda of the Nigeria Customs Service by strengthening technology-driven processes and improving operational efficiency. He added that strict compliance with the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 would remain a major focus of his administration.
The Area Controller attributed the Command’s positive revenue performance to improved compliance by stakeholders, the dedication of officers, and ongoing reforms within the Service.
He also expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for entrusting him with the leadership of the strategic command. Anani commended the Customs chief for his reform-driven leadership and commitment to enhancing the efficiency, competitiveness, and global standing of the Nigeria Customs Service.
