APAPA CUSTOMS GENERATES ₦215 BILLION VIA B’ODOGWU IN AUGUST 2025
Apapa Custom Generates ₦215 Billion via B’Odogwu in August 2025
By Babatunde Aremu
Despite facing network challenges, the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recorded a remarkable revenue haul of ₦215 billion in August 2025, powered by the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), popularly known as B’Odogwu.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, attributed the achievement to growing confidence in the B’Odogwu platform and the unwavering dedication of customs officers. He extended his gratitude to stakeholders and personnel for their continued support and resilience.
According to a statement from SC JT Ayagbalo, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Olomu emphasized that the August revenue milestone reflects the patriotic efforts of officers who have kept the system thriving despite operational hurdles.
He commended the trading community—importers, exporters, licensed agents, and freight forwarders—for their trust in the system, especially those operating through Nigeria’s premier port in Apapa.
Drawing inspiration from stakeholder engagements led Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, Olomu reassured the business community that B’Odogwu is on the brink of even greater breakthroughs.
He described the platform as a homegrown innovation with the potential to transform Nigeria’s trade landscape, and praised users for their patience and contributions to the national economy.
Olomu also revealed that the CGC has mandated the ICT/Modernisation Department at NCS Headquarters to intensify efforts in improving B’Odogwu’s performance—resolving technical issues swiftly, listening to user feedback, and enhancing overall service delivery.
Expressing optimism, Olomu stated:
“Our collection of ₦215 billion using the B’Odogwu platform confirms progress in our ongoing journey to build a dependable platform for trade by Nigerians and all those doing import, export, and excise business in Nigeria.”
He concluded with a rallying message:
“This is a collective victory for all of us, and we shall continue in the the march toward greater successes in days, weeks, and months ahead. We are breaking all odds, and the sky is our limit,” he concluded.”
