Kano/Jigawa Customs surpasses revenue targets in first half of 2026
The Kano/Jigawa Customs Area Command has reported significant revenue growth for the first half of 2026. Usman Umar Adamu, the Acting Area Controller, announced that the command generated N63.07 billion between January and June 2026. This marks a notable increase compared to the same period in 2025. The command also made several seizures and arrests related to smuggling and abuse of transit procedures.
What we know
- Usman Umar Adamu revealed the command generated N63.07 billion between January and June 2026.
- This amount exceeds the N58.3 billion generated during the corresponding period of 2025 by N4.6 billion, a 7.4% increase.
- The Kano Free Trade Zone generated over N26 billion in the first half of 2026, surpassing its total revenue for January to December 2025 by about N4 billion.
- The command intercepted 14 containers and recovered about N3 billion from abuse of transit procedures during the period under review.
- A total of 22 suspects were arrested in connection with detentions and seizures, which had a Duty Paid Value of N1.7 billion.
