By Aisha Cole

Comptroller Joy Edelduok, the Customs Area Controller, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says the command generated a total sum of N38 billion from imports in the first quarter of 2025.

Edelduok made the disclosure during a press conference held in Lagos.

She said that the first quarter revenue generated from the command surpassed that of its first quarter of 2024.

“In the first quarter of 2024, the command generated N23.7 billion showing a progressive difference of N14.43 billion, depicting a 61 per cent  increase when compared with N38 billion generated in Q1 of 2025,” she said

Edelduok attributed the growth to its effective revenue collection strategies and the officers’ dedication in combating smuggling and illicit trade.

She explained that the command’s commitment to stakeholder engagement through an open-door policy had fostered positive relationships among stakeholders and promoted compliance.

Edelduok disclosed that the command also handed over nine containers of  expired pharmaceuticals to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

“These seized items in nine 40ft containers contravened some of the provisions of extant laws as enshrined in the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCS Act 2023) and will be handed over today to the NAFDAC for further action.

“I sincerely appreciate stakeholders and partner agencies for their collaboration and implore them to continuing working together with us to move the country forward.

“I appreciate the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, and his management team for their support, motivation and the platform to excel.

“The command is dedicated to transparency, efficiency and national security in all operations,” Edelduok added.

She further appreciated the officers of the command for demonstrating integrity in the fight against smuggling and illicit trade.

Edelduok urged the officers to always adhere strictly to their rules of engagement while discharging their statutory duties. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng).

Edited by Christiana Fadare