Customs Revenue At Kirikiri Rises By 35%, Generates N147.2bn In 2025

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Friday, said the command generated N147.2billion in 2025.

In a press briefing by the Command’s Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Bolaji Adigun, said the revenue generated in 2025 surpassed N107.1billion generated in 2024 by N40 billion.

According to him, the revenue generated in 2025 reflected a 35 per cent growth, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Command’s improved enforcement strategies, operational efficiency, and increased compliance among stakeholders.

“On revenue, he stated that the Command recorded a total revenue of N147.2billion in 2025, surpassing its target of N109.4billion. This represents a significant increase over N107.1billion recorded in 2024.

“The difference of N40.0billion, reflecting a 35 per cent growth, demonstrates the effectiveness of the Command’s improved enforcement strategies, operational efficiency, and increased compliance among stakeholders.”

The Customs CAC further stated that the Command is intensifying enforcement actions against expired and falsely declared goods while achieving remarkable revenue growth in 2025.

He stated that the 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 continue to focus on ensuring compliance, safeguarding public health, and promoting efficient trade operations at the terminals through sustained enforcement and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

“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 N36.5million to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is currently underway.”

“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, MSKU 4798018, was intercepted at Joliz Terminal. The container was discovered to contain items that were falsely declared as zipped luggage but found to contain empty suitcases, with a Duty Paid Value of N5 million He explained that this seizure underscores the Command’s zero-tolerance approach to false declaration, smuggling, and other trade infractions.

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.

The CAC emphasised that such cooperation remains vital to sustaining operational efficiency, enforcing compliance, and safeguarding national revenue.

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.