The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a remarkable ₦215 billion revenue collection in August 2025, leveraging the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS)—also known as B’Odogwu—despite facing persistent network glitches.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, attributed the substantial haul to growing confidence in the B’Odogwu platform, coupled with the dedication and resilience of customs officers. The system continues to gain traction among importers, exporters, licensed customs agents, and freight forwarders, reinforcing its role in facilitating efficient trade operations through Nigeria’s busiest port.
A statement by Superintendent of Customs Tunde Ayagbalo, the command’s Public Relations Officer, further acknowledged the supportive collaboration with stakeholders, noting special commendation for Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi’s confidence-building initiatives.
In response to the reported network issues, Olomu confirmed that the ICT and Modernisation Department at NCS Headquarters has been actively engaged to address technical faults promptly, ensuring continuous improvement and reliable service delivery on the platform.
This robust performance via B’Odogwu signals a pivotal advancement in Nigeria’s approach to customs administration, boosting trade transparency and economic effectiveness. As the system continues to gain momentum, Apapa Customs aims to sustain this upward trajectory and deliver even more value to the trading community and national economy.
