The Finance Minister, Wale Edun, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service for surpassing its revenue target by 20 per cent, describing the service’s performance as outstanding.
Speaking at the 4th World Customs Organization (WCO) Donors Conference for the West and Central Africa (WCA) Region, Edun said Customs had achieving a 90 per cent increase in revenue collection.
“I am proud to commend the Nigeria Customs Service for its remarkable performance—achieving a 90 per cent increase in revenue collection and surpassing its target by 20 per cent,” the minister said while declaring the conference open.
“These achievements, driven by modernised processes and WCO-supported initiatives, illustrate how strategic investments and technology can revolutionise trade and strengthen regional integration.”
On his part, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, addressed the persistent technical and operational challenges confronting customs administrations in the region.
He identified limited digital infrastructure and poor interconnectivity among key issues hindering trade facilitation.
