The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the weekend announced that its enforcement team successfully intercepted two forty-foot containers, identified as HLBU 1067338 and HLBU 2239792, containing expired pharmaceutical products.
The cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized consignment was estimated at N130 million.
Speaking to journalists in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller of the KLT Command, Comptroller Eghosa Edelduok, revealed that the command recorded a total revenue generation of N89.2 billion from January to June 2025, compared to N54.8 billion collected in the corresponding period of 2024.
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During the presentation of the operational report for the first half of the year, Comptroller Edelduok stated that the 2025 half-year figures represented a 63 per cent growth, highlighting the command’s improved operational efficiency and enhanced compliance levels.
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According to Edelduok, the revenue increase was achieved through strategic reforms, targeted enforcement initiatives, and practical measures aimed at boosting compliance. She emphasized that these actions produced tangible results and strengthened the command’s capacity to fulfill its mandate.
“During the period under review, the Command recorded a total revenue collection of N89.2 billion. This figure represents a substantial increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024, which stood at N54.81 billion. The difference of N34.4 billion reflects a 63 per cent growth, demonstrating the Command’s enhanced operational efficiency and improved compliance levels,” she said.
On anti-smuggling efforts, Comptroller Edelduok noted that the command maintained a posture of vigilance, discipline, and zero tolerance for violations. She added that the intercepted containers, loaded with expired pharmaceutical products, contravened provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and other import regulations. The seized goods have been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further action.
“The command’s commitment to enforcing the law without compromise protects public health while upholding the principles of transparency, accountability, and professionalism in all operations,” Edelduok stated.
She assured that the KLT Command would continue to engage constructively with stakeholders through open communication, inter-agency collaboration, and compliance-focused facilitation.
Comptroller Edelduok also expressed sincere appreciation to all stakeholders and partner agencies for their continued support, noting that their contributions were critical to the effective delivery of the command’s mandate and the growth of the national economy.
Concluding her address, Edelduok reaffirmed that the KLT Command remains dedicated to the diligent execution of its statutory responsibilities in line with national security objectives, economic development, and service excellence.
