The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Onne Area 11 generated the sum of N476 billion between January and August 2025.
The immediate past Comptroller of the area, Mr Muhammad Babandede, stated this on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, while handing over to Aliyu Alkali, who is now the new Comptroller of the Area.
Babandede, who resumed at Onne command in May 2024, has now been promoted to the rank of an Assistant Comptroller of Customs and subsequently redeployed to Zone A, Lagos Command.
Recounting his achievements while in Onne, Babandede stated that before his redeployment, he had surpassed half his target for 2025.
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For this year, 2025, my target is N700 billion, as at the end of August, we had already generated N476 billion. This feat is a testament to hard work and dedication of officers and men.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Babandede thanked officers and sister agencies at the command for support during his tenure as the Comptroller.
He noted that the support paid off, resulting in high-level achievements under his watch.
“2024 was one of the best years concerning revenue generation. My revenue target last year was N618 billion, but we generated N639 billion.
“So far, more than N1.6 trillion has been generated under my leadership, my job was not limited to revenue generation, it also covered trade facilitation too.
“Commendable milestones in the area of trade promotion also topped our mandate as we confiscated 844 assorted rifles, 112,500 rounds of armunitions and over 77 million bottles of Tramadol syrup alongside several illicit, expired medicines and contrabands.
Babandede also commended the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), NAFDAC, and the DSS for their collaboration.
He also noted that the command during his tenure embarked on several projects for Cooperate Social Responsible to host community, orphanage homes, children as well as persons living with disabilities.
In his response, the new comptroller, Alkali, described Onne command as a familiar unit having served in other capacities within maritime space.
“Onne Area 11 Command is not new to me, I have been a member of the maritime family more than once, and I want to assure a smooth work relationship with all stakeholders.
“My agenda is clear, and it includes safety, revenue generation, and security of the country. I assure you that my doors are open for legitimate engagements,” he said.
