The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a significant leap in revenue collection and compliance for the first half of 2025, alongside notable anti-smuggling achievements.
Speaking at a media briefing on Friday, August 15, 2025, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Eghosa Joy Edelduok, said the Command collected ₦89.2 billion between January and June 2025, compared to ₦54.8 billion recorded in the same period in 2024. The increase of ₦34.3 billion represents a 63 percent growth.
Comptroller Edelduok attributed the performance to focused reforms, targeted enforcement, and practical compliance strategies aimed at protecting the national economy and securing borders under the Command’s jurisdiction.
On enforcement activities, she disclosed that the Command intercepted two 40-foot containers laden with expired pharmaceutical products valued at ₦130 million. The seized items, which contravened the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and other import laws, are being handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further action.
Reiterating the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on infractions, Edelduok said the seizures underscored its commitment to safeguarding public health while maintaining transparency, accountability, and professionalism.
She commended the officers and men of the Command for their diligence and discipline, while also appreciating stakeholders, partner agencies, and the media for their continued cooperation and support.
The Customs Area Controller further expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and his management team for providing strategic guidance and an enabling environment for operational success.
Edelduok assured that the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command would continue to drive compliance, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and deliver on its statutory mandate in line with the Service’s broader goals of national security, economic growth, and service excellence.