Comptroller Olomu remains proficient, unbeatable in revenue collection for government

Comptroller Olomu remains proficient, unbeatable in revenue collection for government
…Hits N694.2bn in 2025 first quarter
…As House of Representatives Committee applauds Olomu on efficiency

The Customs Area Controller, Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu fsi, has remained proficient and unbeatable in generating revenue for the Federal Government to grow the economy, with a whopping sum of N694,167,949,142.56 (approximately N694.2billion), realised in first quarter of 2025.

Babatunde Olomu, who is fondly described by his officers as a “Super Controller”, revealed that the amount collected from January to March 2025 is greater than N489billion generated the same period in 2024.

This, he said, reflects an increase of 41.8 percent, comparatively.

Compt Olomu, who is known for his doggedness, resilience, and result-driven approach to statutory functions, gave this information when he received the House of Representatives Committee on Customs during oversight function at Apapa Command.

While briefing the Committee led by Hon. Leke Abejide, the Super Controller attributed the Command’s successes to the support given by the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR and his management team.

He expressed optimism in the Command’s ability to surpass the N2.357 trillion collected for the whole of 2024 fiscal year .

Comptroller Olomu asserted: “Under the guidance and effective supervision of the CGC, we are optimistic about surpassing last year’s total collection as evident in our first quarter report.

“May I also state that the CGC is directly instrumental to our successes in terms of our overall productivity.
This Command achieved a daily record-breaking revenue collection of N18.9billion on Friday, March 14, 2025, which stands out as the highest in 135 years history of the Service.

“This new record breaks the existing highest daily collection of N18.2billion achieved in October 2024 by our team.

“The Apapa Customs Area Command domiciled at the premier port plays a vital role in Nigeria’s economy development, facilitating trade and ensuring enforcement of regulations related to imports and exports.

“This Command oversees customs activities with capacity to handle the highest volume of trade not only in Nigeria but also in the West and Central African sub region”.

He stressed that the Command has been instrumental in enhancing the ease of doing business in Nigeria by improving Customs clearance processes, reducing delays in cargo clearance, and leveraging technology through the use of ICT and fast-tract.

Speaking further on technology, he said the B’Odogwu platform is improving and contributing immensely to trade, as it is fast gaining more user acceptance and adaptability.

Comptroller Olomu expressed confidence in the Command’s ability to achieve greater revenue collection while describing the first quarter figures as a good start showing prospects for better days ahead.

The Area Controller also told the Lawmakers that Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service has achieved the processing of export under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Guided Trade Initiative (GTI)where some Nigerian companies are participating robustly as exporters and further encouraged by migrating them to the status of Authorised Economic Operators (AEO).

Two weeks ago, the Service achieved a breakthrough by issuing the first Pre Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) under the B’Odogwu regime. Comptroller Olomu described it as a significant milestone in the service journey towards an ICT backbone that is indigenously propelled and sustainable for modern Customs management in Nigeria.

Hon Abejide, speaking on behalf of the Lawmakers, commended Comptroller Olomu for his ingenuity in making the Command very productive . He assured him and stakeholders, including licensed Customs agents of utmost legislative support

The lawmakers also praised the Controller for leading the Command efficiently while throwing their weight behind the drive for effective trade facilitation backed by technology and promoting global best practices in Customs administration in Nigeria