The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported revenue collection of N89.2 billion between January and June 2025.
Customs Area Controller, Eghosa Edelduok, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the figure reflects a 63 per cent rise compared to the N54.8 billion collected during the same period in 2024.
According to her, the increase underscores the command’s enhanced operational efficiency and improved compliance levels, which were achieved through reforms, targeted enforcement, and compliance-driven strategies.
“During the period under review, the command recorded a total revenue collection of N89.2bn. This figure represents a substantial increase compared to what was collected within the period under review in 2024, which stood at N54.81bn.
The difference of N34.4bn reflects a 63 per cent growth, demonstrating the command’s enhanced operational efficiency and improved compliance levels,” Edelduok said.
On anti-smuggling efforts, the CAC said the command sustained vigilance and zero tolerance for infractions.
She confirmed that enforcement officers intercepted two 40-ft containers filled with expired pharmaceutical products, valued at N130 million in duty paid terms.
“The items contravene 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 for necessary action.
“The command is committed to applying the law without compromise to protect public health and uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and professionalism in all aspects of its operations,” she stressed.
Edelduok further assured stakeholders of continuous engagement through open communication, inter-agency cooperation, and compliance facilitation.
She also expressed gratitude to partner agencies for their support, describing their contributions as vital to the command’s success and the growth of the national economy.
She reiterated that the command remains committed to its statutory responsibilities in line with broader goals of national security, economic development, and service excellence.
