Lagos: Comptroller Joy Edelduok, the Customs Area Controller at Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), announced that the command generated a total sum of N38 billion from imports in the first quarter of 2025. Edelduok shared this information during a press conference in Lagos.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the revenue generated in the first quarter of 2025 surpassed the figures from the first quarter of 2024 by a significant margin. Edelduok revealed that in the first quarter of 2024, the command generated N23.7 billion, highlighting a progressive difference of N14.43 billion. This increase represents a 61 percent rise when compared to the N38 billion generated in Q1 2025.
Edelduok attributed this substantial growth to effective revenue collection strategies and the dedication of officers in combating smuggling and illicit trade. She emphasized that the command’s commitment to stakeholder engagement through an open-door policy has fostered positive relationships among stakeholders and promoted compliance.
In addition to revenue achievements, Edelduok disclosed that the command handed over nine containers of expired pharmaceuticals to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). These items, seized in nine 40ft containers, contravened provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCS Act 2023) and were handed over to NAFDAC for further action.
Edelduok expressed gratitude to stakeholders and partner agencies for their collaboration, urging them to continue working together to advance the country’s interests. She also appreciated the support from the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, and his management team for providing the necessary platform for the command’s success.
The command, as Edelduok reiterated, remains dedicated to transparency, efficiency, and national security in all its operations. She commended the officers of the command for demonstrating integrity in the fight against smuggling and illicit trade and urged them to adhere strictly to their rules of engagement while performing their duties.
