In the first quarter of 2025, the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made a revenue generation of Thirty-Eight Billion, One Hundred and Five Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifteen Naira (N38,022,972,592.00).
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Command, Compt. EJ Edelduok, announced this in a media briefing on Tuesday April 15, 2025, highlighting the Command’s achievements.
According to her, when compared with the first quarter of 2024, which stood at Twenty-Three Billion, Six Hundred and Sixty-Eight Million, Fifty-Six Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty-Five Naira (N23,668,056,535.00) it clearly showed a progressive difference of Fourteen Billion, Four Hundred and Thirty Seven Million, Nine Hundred and Thirty-one Thousand, Three Hundred and Eighty Naira (N14,437,931,380.00) only, depicting a huge 61 per cent 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.
She also mentioned that the Command seized Nine (9) 40-foot containers of expired drugs which contravened the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and that the seized items will be handed over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further action.
Edelduok emphasised the Command’s commitment to stakeholder engagement through an open-door policy, fostering positive relationships and promoting compliance.
Expressing gratitude, Edelduok thanked the stakeholders and partner agencies for their collaboration and implored them to work together to move the country forward.
Also, she appreciated the Officers and Men of the KLT 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.
Furthermore, she appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, and his management team for their support, motivation and the platform to excel.
She equally extended her appreciation to the media for their tireless efforts in keeping the community informed and connected.
Edelduok reaffirmed that the Command is dedicated to transparency, efficiency and national security in all operations.