The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N408.86 billion in revenue from the Lagos Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) and the Lekki Deep Seaport in the first half of 2026.

According to the Service, this represents an increase of N91.5 billion over the N317.3 billion collected during the corresponding period in 2025, reflecting a 28.85 per cent increase in revenue performance.

Speaking yesterday during a mid-year press briefing at the command, the Customs Area Controller of the Lagos Free Trade Zone Command, Hauwa Abubakar, announced that the Command recorded its highest monthly revenue collection since inception in June, generating a total of N87.1 billion.

She said the historic achievement demonstrates the Command’s growing capacity and the increasing confidence of investors and stakeholders operating within the Free Trade Zones and the Lekki Deep Seaport.

Abubakar said the unprecedented growth 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.

According to her, the command’s sustained stakeholder engagement programmes have continued to build mutual trust and encourage voluntary compliance with extant customs laws and regulations.

She added that through continuous dialogue, education and collaboration, the Service has created an environment where legitimate trade can flourish, while ensuring that government revenue is adequately protected.

Abubakar commended the professionalism, integrity and unwavering commitment demonstrated by the officers and men of the Command, noting that 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 NCS.

She acknowledged the support and cooperation of all sister security and regulatory agencies operating within the Port and the Free Zones.

According to her, the synergy among various agencies has continued to enhance security and facilitate legitimate trade in line with the Federal Government’s economic objectives.

She also commended stakeholders, including investors, licensed customs agents, importers, exporters and members of the business community for their cooperation and growing level of compliance.

The controller assured 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.

She said the NCS remains committed to transparency, professionalism and continuous stakeholder engagement as they work collectively towards enhancing national economic growth and improving the ease of doing business in Nigeria.