KLT Customs hands over expired raw materials to NAFDAC, records N147.2bn revenue in 2025

As part of efforts to protect public health, the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Friday handed over a 20-foot container of expired raw materials to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

This came as the command announced an outstanding revenue collection of N147.2 billion in 2025.

Addressing journalists during the hand over at the command, the Acting Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Adigun, said the
container laden with 440 bags (25kg each) of expired Triple Pressed Stearic Acid with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N36.5 million was imported from Indonesia.

He said the chemicals were intercepted during routine cargo examination just weeks before their expiration date.

“At the particular time of examination, the product was about a month to expiration and part of our guidelines is that if a product is about to be expired, it camnot enter the country. The contents of the container were found to violate import regulations and pose potential risks to public health and so it was detained and we secured permission to forfeit the container and handover to NAFDAC, ” he said.

DC Adigun added that the command also intercepted a 40-foot container at the Joliz Terminal. The items, he said, were falsely declared as zipped luggage, but was found to contain empty suitcases with a DPV of N5.01 million.

“This seizure reinforces the Command’s zero-tolerance approach to false declaration, smuggling, and other trade infractions.

“We are committed to facilitating legitimate trade, preventing smuggling, enforcing Customs laws, and protecting national revenue. Our focus remains on ensuring compliance, safeguarding public health, and promoting efficient trade operations at the terminals, ” he said.

Receiving the expired products, NAFDAC’s Chief Regulatory Officer, Ogunjimi Oluwaseun, commended Customs for their collaboration, stating that the consignment would be destroyed following a thorough investigation.

On the command’s revenue performance, DC Adigun said the 2025 revenue collection of N147. 2bn represents a 35 percent growth compared to the N107.1 billion collected in 2024 and significantly exceeded the command’s annual target of N109.4 billion.

He attributed the success to improved revenue drive, enhanced enforcement strategies, and increased compliance among stakeholders.

“This is a significant increase compared with the same period in 2024, which stood at One Hundred and Seven Billion, One Hundred and Eighty-Two Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-Four Thousand, Nine Hundred and Four Naira (N107,182,674,904.00).

“The difference of Forty Billion, Thirty-Three Million, Four Hundred and Seventy-Four Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty-Nine Naira and Eighty-One Kobo (N40,033,474,129.81) represents a 35 percent growth, clearly demonstrating the Command’s improved revenue drive, enhanced enforcement strategies, and increased compliance among stakeholders, ” he said.

The Acting Controller expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for their leadership and for creating an environment that empowers officers to deliver results.

He also commended the dedication of his officers and the cooperation of compliant stakeholders, pledging that the command will continue to block revenue leakages and support national health objectives throughout 2026.