PTML Customs Revenue Hits ₦424.5bn … As COWA Donates Food Items to Women, Children

BY FUNMI ALUKO

The Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a revenue collection of ₦424.58 billion as of December 12, 2025, surpassing its 2024 total by more than ₦62 billion.
Comptroller Joe Anani, Customs Area Controller of PTML Command, announced the figures during the 2025 end‑of‑year party organised by the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), PTML Chapter. He described the revenue performance as a testament to the gains of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), also known as B’Odogwu, which he said continues to enhance efficiency across operations.

A statement signed and made available to our reporter by the Command Public Relations Officer, CSC Abdullahi Tsafe Abubakar, Anani noted that 2025 had been “eventful and productive” for the command under the leadership of the Comptroller‑General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, adding that PTML is preparing to achieve one‑hour clearance time for compliant Roll‑on Roll‑off (RoRo) cargoes in 2026.

The Area Controller also highlighted the command’s successes in anti‑smuggling operations, including the interception of illicit and expired drugs, arms, ammunition, and other prohibited items. He described the seizure of ₦29.4 billion worth of cocaine, later handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), as a major milestone.

Anani attributed the command’s achievements to strong collaboration with government agencies and private‑sector stakeholders. He extended special appreciation to the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, NAFDAC, and other partner agencies for their support.

Speaking at the event, COWA PTML Chairperson, Mrs. Caroline Ifeoluwa Anani, said the annual gathering reflects the command’s culture of unity and support. She emphasized that COWA’s activities throughout 2025 contributed significantly to staff productivity, noting that “a productive workforce can be made or marred from the home front.”

She listed the association’s initiatives during the year, including mental‑health awareness programmes, blood pressure and sugar tests, eye screening and treatment, and the donation of medicated glasses. COWA also organised seminars on home management, nutrition, and family care, and provided souvenirs to all PTML COWA husbands.

The highlight of the celebration was the donation of food items to women and children by the COWA Chairperson, in the spirit of Christmas and community support.

The event was rounded off with goodwill messages and commendations for the PTML Command’s achievements in 2025.