KLT Customs Command Attains 61 Per Cent Increase In 2025 Q1 Revenue

For the first quarter (QI), 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command recorded 61% increase in revenue generation while also intensifying efforts against illicit imports.
Briefing Journalists, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Joy Edelduok, disclosed that the command generated ₦38,105,987,915.00 in the first quarter of 2025, compared to ₦23,668,056,535.00 during the same period in 2024—an increase of ₦14.4 billion, representing a 61% rise.
“This growth is the result of effective revenue collection strategies and the dedication of the officers and men of the command in combating smuggling and illicit trade,” she stated.
Comptroller Edelduok emphasised the command’s commitment to stakeholder engagement through an open-door policy, aimed at fostering positive relationships and encouraging compliance.
Highlighting the command’s enforcement achievements, the CAC announced the interception of nine 40-foot containers of expired pharmaceutical products, in violation of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.
She explained, “These are abandoned containers, and all the drugs are expired. We conducted 100 percent examination prior to today to confirm that they are all controlled substances. As such, we are handing them over to NAFDAC, who will now carry out due diligence.”
Representing the Director of the Port Inspection Directorate of NAFDAC, Oluwaseun Ogunjimi commended the efforts of the NCS. He stressed that NAFDAC remains committed to combating counterfeit and substandard medicines. “Most of these drugs are prescription-only medications, so they cannot be taken indiscriminately. As Customs hands them over to us, we will pass them on to our enforcement unit for further action”.