Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Customs Command Records 63% Revenue Growth, in H1 2025
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a landmark performance in the first half of 2025, setting a new benchmark in revenue collection and enforcement outcomes.
Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos on Friday, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Eghosa Joy Edelduok, described the January–June period as “active and productive,” driven by a deliberate focus on boosting revenue, facilitating legitimate trade, and combating smuggling in all its forms.
According to her, the Command’s achievements were the result of targeted reforms, proactive enforcement measures, and practical compliance strategies aimed at safeguarding the national economy and strengthening border security within its jurisdiction.
Between January and June 2025, the Command collected a total of N89,205,500,741.85 – a significant leap from the N54,806,893,697.00 generated during the same period in 2024. This represents an increase of N34,398,607,044.85, translating to a 63 per cent growth.
Comptroller Edelduok attributed the rise to enhanced operational efficiency, improved compliance levels among port users, and the commitment of officers to the Service’s mandate.
“This remarkable increase is a testament to the diligence and professionalism of my officers, and the cooperative spirit of our stakeholders,” she said.
The Command also recorded notable enforcement successes. Two 40-foot containers, identified as HLBU 1067338 and HLBU 2239792, were intercepted for carrying expired pharmaceutical products. The seized items had a cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N130,000,000.00.
“These items contravened the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and other import regulations. We have commenced the process of handing them over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for appropriate action,” Edelduok stated, stressing that the Command would maintain a zero-tolerance approach to infractions in order to protect public health.
Reaffirming her dedication to transparency, accountability, and professionalism, the CAC pledged to continue fostering constructive engagement with stakeholders through open communication, inter-agency cooperation, and compliance-driven facilitation.
She commended the support of partner agencies, the diligence of officers and men under her command, and the guidance of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, whose leadership, she said, created an enabling environment for operational success.
Edelduok also expressed appreciation to the media for their objective coverage, which she described as vital for strengthening public trust and institutional accountability.
Concluding, she assured that the KLT Command would remain unwavering in its statutory responsibilities, aligned with national security, economic growth, and service excellence.
