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By Steve Agbota
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it generated over N147.216 billion in 2025, surpassing its target of N109.442 billion.
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Area Command, Deputy Comptroller B. L. Adigun, disclosed this during a media briefing held at the weekend, saying the revenue generated represents a significant increase over the N107.182 billion recorded in 2024.
According to him, the difference of N40.033 billion, reflecting a 35 per cent growth, demonstrates the effectiveness of the command’s improved enforcement strategies, operational efficiency and increased compliance among stakeholders.
He added that the command is intensifying enforcement actions against expired and falsely declared goods while achieving remarkable revenue growth in 2025.
However, he stated that the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command remains committed to upholding its mandate to facilitate legitimate trade, prevent smuggling, enforce customs laws and protect national revenue.
He emphasised that the command continues to focus on ensuring compliance, safeguarding public health and promoting efficient trade operations at the terminals through sustained enforcement and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
He announced that in line with this commitment, the process of handing over a 1×20-foot container, GESU3900612, containing 440 bags of 25kg expired raw material known as Triple Pressed Stearic Acid from Indonesia, with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N36.556 million, is currently underway to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
He said that the container was intercepted during routine cargo examination and its contents were found to violate import regulations while posing potential risks to public health.
The acting CAC described the handover as a clear demonstration of the command’s sustained collaboration with sister agencies to prevent the importation of expired and substandard products.
He revealed that in a related enforcement activity, a 1×40-foot container, MSKU4798018, was intercepted at Joliz Terminal, adding that the container was discovered to contain items that were falsely declared as zipped luggage but were found to contain empty suitcases, with Duty Paid Value of N5.010 million.
He explained that this seizure underscores the command’s zero-tolerance approach to false declaration, smuggling and other trade infractions.
He expressed profound gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team for their leadership, guidance and for creating an enabling environment that empowers the command to deliver effectively on its mandate.
He also commended the officers and men of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command for their dedication, professionalism and integrity in combating smuggling and other unlawful trade activities.
He urged them to sustain this level of commitment, consistently adhere to the rules of engagement and maintain high standards of conduct in the execution of their statutory duties.
Furthermore, he acknowledged the support of compliant stakeholders and partner agencies, stating that their collaboration has been instrumental to the progress and achievements of the command.
He emphasised that such cooperation remains vital to sustaining operational efficiency, enforcing compliance and safeguarding national revenue.
He extended warm greetings to members of the press, stakeholders and partner agencies, expressing confidence that the New Year would bring renewed opportunities for collaboration, growth, and the continued advancement of shared objectives in trade facilitation, border security and compliance.
He assured stakeholders and the general public that the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command will continue to block revenue leakages, combat illegal importation and support national health and security objectives throughout the year.
