LFTZ Customs Posts 28.85% Revenue Growth in H1 2026, Records Highest Monthly Figure of N87.1bn in June

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lagos Free Trade Zone Command, on Thursday, 2 July 2026, announced a revenue growth of 28.85%, generating a total of N408,869,138,497.75 between January and June 2026.

The Customs Area Controller HK Abubakar made the announcement during the Command’s 2026 Half-Year media briefing, informing that the Command also recorded its highest monthly revenue collection since its establishment, posting N87,102,845,714.51 in June alone.

She described the milestone as a reflection of growing investor confidence in the Free Trade Zones and the Lekki Deep Sea Port under the Command’s jurisdiction.

According to her, the half year report represents an increase of N91,546,402,785.69 over the N317,322,735,712.06 collected during the corresponding period in 2025, translating to a 28.85 percent increase in revenue performance.

The Area Controller also attributed the growth to deliberate strategies aimed at strengthening compliance, improving operational efficiency and fostering constructive engagement with stakeholders operating within the Free Trade Zones and Lekki Port.

“This unprecedented growth is not accidental. It is the product of deliberate strategies aimed at strengthening compliance, improving operational efficiency and fostering constructive engagement with all stakeholders operating within the Free Trade Zones and Lekki Port,” she stated.

She stressed that the Command’s stakeholder engagement programmes have continued to build mutual trust and encourage voluntary compliance with extant customs laws and regulations.

“Our sustained stakeholder engagement programmes have continued to build mutual trust and encourage voluntary compliance with extant customs laws and regulations,” she stated, “Through continuous dialogue, education and collaboration, we have created an environment where legitimate trade can flourish while ensuring that government revenue is adequately protected”.

Comptroller Abubakar also commended officers and men of the Command for their professionalism, integrity and unwavering commitment to duty, noting that their diligence and discipline had contributed significantly to the Command’s achievements.

In her words, “Equally important has been the professionalism, integrity, and unwavering commitment demonstrated by the officers and men of this Command. Their diligence, discipline, and dedication to duty have contributed significantly to these outstanding achievements and have strengthened the confidence of the trading community in the operations of the Nigeria Customs Service”.

She expressed her gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs for his visionary leadership and the confidence reposed in the command, the Management team for their strategic guidance, officers of the command and other Customs formations for their collaboration hat has enabled Commands across the Service to excel.

“Your commitment and professionalism remain the bedrock of these remarkable achievements,” she said.

She further recognised the cooperation and contributions of sister security and regulatory agencies operating within the Port and Free Zones, as well as licensed customs agents, importers, exporters and members of the business community.

“The synergy among our various agencies has continued to enhance security and facilitate legitimate trade in line with the Federal Government’s economic objectives. And the cooperation received from stakeholders has been instrumental to the Command’s success and I encourage you to sustain this commendable disposition.

“I assure you that the Lagos Free Trade Zone Command will continue to provide an enabling environment for legitimate trade by promoting trade facilitation in accordance with global best practices, while ensuring strict compliance with all extant laws and regulations. We remain committed to transparency, professionalism and continuous stakeholder engagement as we work collectively towards enhancing national economic growth and improving the ease of doing business in Nigeria.

“As we look ahead to the second half of the year, we are determined to consolidate on these achievements, improve service delivery and surpass our performance targets without compromising our statutory responsibilities.

“I appreciate members of the press for their continued support and objective reportage, describing the media as a key partner in projecting the positive image of the Service,” she concluded.