KLT Customs Command Records Significant Breakthroughs in Enforcement, Boosts Revenue by 35% in 2025

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a major breakthrough in enforcement, intercepting expired imports which poses potential risks to public health, falsely declared goods, and achieving remarkable revenue growth in 2025.

Addressing journalists at a briefing held at the Command on Friday, 23 January 2026, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller BL Adigun disclosed this development, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to uphold the mandate of legitimate trade, safeguard public health and ensure compliance.

DC Adigun told newsmen that the Command intercepted a 1×20-foot container, with number GESU3900612, containing 440 bags of 25kg expired raw material known as Triple Pressed Stearic Acid from Indonesia, with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of Thirty Six Million, Five Hundred and Fifty Six Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty Nine Naira (₦36,556,539.00k) only.

Another 1×40-foot container, MSKU 4798018, was also intercepted at Joliz Terminal, having a Duty Paid Value of  Five Million, Ten Thousand Naira (₦5,010,000.00k) only.

According to the Ag. Area Controller, the first container was intercepted during routine cargo examination, and its contents were found to violate import regulations which poses potential risks to public health.

The second container was discovered to contain items that were falsely declared as zipped luggage but found to contain empty suit cases.

These seizures underscore the Command’s resolve to protecting Nigerians, their zero-tolerance to smuggling and economic sabotage.

On revenue, DC Adigun noted that the Command remitted a total income of One Hundred and Forty-Seven Billion, Two Hundred and Sixteen Million, One Hundred and Forty-Nine Thousand, Thirty-Three Naira and Eighty-One Kobo (₦147,216,149,033.81k) only in 2025 into government coffers, surpassing its target of One Hundred and Nine Billion, Four Hundred and Forty-Two Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Two Thousand, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Naira and Eighty-Six Kobo (₦109,442,892,989.86k) only.

The figure shows a difference of Forty Billion, Thirty-Three Million, Four Hundred and Seventy-Four Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty-Nine Naira and Eighty-One Kobo (₦40,033,474,129.8k), when compared to the revenue of One Hundred and Seven Billion, One Hundred and Eighty-Two Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-Four Thousand, Nine Hundred and Four Naira (₦107,182,674,904.00k) generated in 2024.

An amount that reflects a 35 percent increase, and also demonstrated the effectiveness of the Command’s improved enforcement strategies, operational efficiency, and increased compliance among stakeholders.

While appreciating the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and his Management Team for their stellar leadership and guidance, DC Adigun lauded their efforts in creating an enabling environment that empowers the Command to deliver effectively on its mandate.

He also commended the officers and men of the 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.

The Ag. Area Controller further acknowledged the support of compliant stakeholders and partner agencies, assuring them that the Command will continue to block revenue leakages, combat illegal importation, and support national health and security objectives throughout the year.

“Their collaboration has been instrumental to the progress and achievements of the Command and such cooperation remains vital to sustaining operational efficiency, enforcing compliance, and safeguarding national revenue”.

Adigun concluded by appreciating the media for their resilience, commitment to responsible reporting, and for keeping the public informed and engaged, adding “The New Year would bring renewed opportunities for collaboration, growth, and the continued advancement of shared objectives in trade facilitation, border security, and compliance”.

This information is in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Chief Superintendent of Customs Victor Ogagbor.