Q1 2025: Customs KLT Command records N38Billion within 4 months; hands-over expired Drugs to NAFDAC

Compt. EJ Edelduok, the Area Controller, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command has announced the total sum 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) only as the generated amount of revenue for the first quarter of  2025.

The CAC made this announcement on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 while highlighting the Command’s achievements so far in the year.

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 61% 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.

Comptr. EJ Edelduok also mentioned that the Command seized Nine (9) 40-foot containers of expired drugs which contravened the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and these seized items will be handed over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further action.

The CAC emphasized the Command’s commitment to stakeholder engagement through an open-door policy, fostering positive relationships and promoting compliance.

Expressing her gratitude, Comptroller 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 Kirikiri Lighter Terminal 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 Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team for their support, motivation and the platform to excel.

Compt. EJ Edelduok however reaffirmed that the Command is dedicated to transparency, efficiency and national security in all operations.