The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT), Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lagos, on Tuesday, said it generated a total sum of N38.02 billion from imports between January and March 2025, depicting a 61 percent increase from the 2024 first-quarter revenue.
Addressing newsmen in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), KLT Command, Compt. Joy Edelduok disclosed that the revenue collected in the first quarter of 2025 showed a progressive difference of N14.43 billion.
According to the Customs Area Controller, “When compared with the first quarter of 2024, which stood at N23.7 billion, it clearly showed a progressive difference of N14.43 billion, depicting a 61% increase.”
She attributed the growth to the effective revenue collection strategies and the efforts of the officers and men of the command in combating smuggling and illicit trade.
Also, she emphasized the command’s commitment to stakeholder engagement through an open-door policy, fostering positive relationships and promoting compliance.
She also disclosed that the command would be handing over nine containers of expired pharmaceuticals to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
She stated further that the importation of the drug contravened the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.
“The command seized nine 40-foot containers of expired drugs, which contravened the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023. These seized items will be handed over to NAFDAC for further action.”
Expressing gratitude, Comptroller Edelduok thanked the stakeholders and partner agencies for their collaboration and implored them to work together to move the country forward.
Comptroller Edelduok emphasized the command’s commitment to stakeholder engagement through an open-door policy, fostering positive relationships and promoting compliance.
She further appreciated the Officers and Men of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command for demonstrating integrity in the fight against smuggling and illicit trade and urged them to always adhere strictly to the rules of engagements while discharging their statutory duties.
“I appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team for their support, motivation and the platform to excel. The command is dedicated to transparency, efficiency and national security in all operations.”
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