Sunday, August 17, 2025 -The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), at the weekend, said that the command generated N89.2billion between January and June this year, above N54.8billion that was generated in the first half of 2024.
Speaking during the presentation of the operational
report of the Command for the first half of the year, the Area Controller,
Eghosa Edelduok, said the 2025 half-year report represented a 63 per cent
growth, demonstrating the command’s enhanced operational efficiency and
improved compliance levels
According to Edelduok, the command collected the
huge sum through focused reforms, targeted enforcement activities, and
practical strategies to boost compliance.
She added that these measures produced clear results
and strengthened the command’s ability to deliver on its mandate.
According to her, “during the period under review, the
command recorded a total revenue collection of N89.2billion. This figure
represents a substantial increase compared to the corresponding period 2024,
which stood at N54.81billion.
“The difference of N34.4billion reflects a 63 per cent
growth, demonstrating the Command’s enhanced operational efficiency and
improved compliance levels.”
Speaking on anti-smuggling operations, she reported
that the command maintained a posture of alertness, discipline, and zero
tolerance for infractions.
Edelduok revealed that the enforcement team
intercepted two forty-foot containers, identified as HLBU 1067338 and HLBU
2239792, both loaded with expired pharmaceutical products, with a cumulative
Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N130million.
“The items contravened the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and other import laws. The Command has handed them over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for necessary action.
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