Nigeria Customs Service Transfers N36.5 Million Worth of Expired Raw Materials to NAFDAC in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), operating through its Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command, has officially transferred a significant consignment of expired raw materials valued at N36.5 million to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). This decisive action underscores the agency's commitment to safeguarding public health and enforcing import regulations across Nigerian ports.
Interception During Routine Cargo Examination at Kirikiri Terminal
According to an official statement released by the command, the expired goods were intercepted during routine cargo examination procedures conducted at the Kirikiri terminal. The acting Customs Area Comptroller of the KLT Command, Bolaji Adigun, provided detailed information about the seizure, revealing that the confiscated container was a 20-foot unit containing 440 bags of expired raw materials, with each bag weighing 25 kilograms.
Adigun identified the specific items as triple-pressed stearic acid, which had been imported from Indonesia. He emphasized that these goods not only violated established import regulations but also presented potential risks to public health due to their expired status. The comptroller explained that this interception reflects the Customs Service's unwavering dedication to preventing the entry of expired and substandard products into Nigeria through sustained enforcement measures and strategic collaboration with relevant regulatory agencies.
Related Operation Uncovers False Declaration Involving Empty Suitcases
In a related development, Adigun disclosed that officers from the command had intercepted another container, this time a 40-foot unit at Joliz Terminal, which was falsely declared as containing zipped luggage. Upon thorough inspection, customs officials discovered that the container was actually carrying empty suitcases with an estimated market value of N5 million.
This seizure highlights the NCS's zero-tolerance stance toward false declaration, smuggling activities, and other trade-related offenses. Adigun stressed that such enforcement actions demonstrate the command's ongoing partnership with sister agencies like NAFDAC to protect public health and ensure strict compliance with Nigeria's import regulations. He further noted that enforcement operations targeting expired and falsely declared goods have been intensified at the terminal to maintain regulatory integrity.
Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command Reports Strong Revenue Performance
On the topic of revenue performance, Acting Comptroller Bolaji Adigun revealed that the KLT Command generated an impressive N147.2 billion in revenue during the 2025 fiscal year. This figure significantly exceeded the command's target of N109.4 billion, representing a substantial achievement in revenue collection.
The comptroller noted that this revenue represents a N40 billion increase over the N107 billion recorded in 2024, translating to a remarkable 35 percent growth rate. Adigun attributed this improved financial performance to several key factors:
- Stronger enforcement strategies implemented at the terminal
- Enhanced operational efficiency in cargo processing and examination
- Higher levels of compliance among stakeholders and importers
Adigun expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the entire customs management team for their leadership and support. He also commended officers of the KLT Command for their professionalism and dedication, urging them to maintain these high standards while executing their duties.
The acting comptroller assured stakeholders and the general public that the command would continue its efforts to block revenue leakages, combat illegal importation practices, and support national health and security objectives through rigorous enforcement of customs regulations.
National Customs Service Achieves Record Revenue Collection
This development follows earlier reports that the Nigeria Customs Service generated N7.2 trillion in revenue nationwide during 2025. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed these figures during the International Customs Day event held in Abuja, noting that the revenue exceeded the agency's target of N6.5 trillion by a significant margin.
The positive variance of N697 billion represents growth of over 10 percent above the target, which Adeniyi attributed to tighter border controls and the strategic deployment of new digital systems across customs operations. These achievements demonstrate the NCS's evolving capacity to enhance revenue collection while simultaneously strengthening regulatory enforcement to protect Nigerian consumers and businesses.
