Hussaini Umar
Data Unveiled · Seme Border
Jan–Jul 2026
N19.84bn generated in 7 months — surpassing the entire N15.94bn collected in 2025.
+24.45% growth · N3.89bn more than last year’s full-year collection.
₦19.84B
2026 (Jan–Jul)
+24.45%₦15.94B
2025 (full year)
₦365.1M
seized DPV
contraband1,268
50kg rice bags
illegal routesRevenue surge: 2025 vs. 2026 (7mo)
2025 total
2026 (7mo)
Seizure composition (DPV)
Rice
Pharma
Other
1,268
50kg rice bags
Expired / unreg.
pharma & drugs
₦365.1M
total duty-paid value
NDLEA & NAFDAC
handover in progress
Operational efficiency & compliance — Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila attributes the revenue leap to trader compliance, stakeholder engagement, and stronger border controls. The Seme Command proves that trade facilitation & enforcement can coexist.
The intercepted rice (1,268 bags) not only represents lost revenue but also undermines local farmers and domestic production. Intelligence suggests that expired pharmaceuticals were destined for repackaging — a serious public health threat.
Public health intervention: Expired & decomposing pharmaceutical products seized. Potential repackaging for unsuspecting consumers – risk of poisoning, gastrointestinal diseases.
AfCFTA & border role
Seme border: a dual gateway — legitimate West African trade while combating smuggling. Command supports federal reforms & regional commerce.
intensified surveillance · corridor harder to exploit
