Korede Abdullah in Lagos
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a revenue collection of N89.2bn between January and June 2025, marking a 63 per cent increase compared to the N54.8bn collected in the same period of 2024.
Customs Area Controller of KLT, Eghosa Edelduok in a statement on Saturday said the achievement reflected “enhanced operational efficiency and improved compliance levels” driven by reforms, targeted enforcement, and practical strategies.
Edelduok disclosed that the command’s anti-smuggling operations yielded significant results, including the interception of two 40-foot containers loaded with expired pharmaceutical products valued at N130m.
“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,” she stated, stressing the agency’s zero-tolerance posture for infractions.
Reiterating the command’s commitment to transparency and professionalism, Edelduok assured that KLT Customs would continue to engage stakeholders through constructive dialogue, inter-agency cooperation, and compliance-driven facilitation.
She expressed gratitude to partner agencies for their support, describing their contributions as vital to national security, economic growth, and the effective delivery of the command’s mandate.
