By Odita Sunday
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N19.40 billion revenue in June 2026, representing a 35 per cent increase over the N14.36 billion collected during the corresponding period in 2025.
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Lukman Adigun, disclosed this on Thursday during a media briefing at the Command, where he also announced the interception of 182,340 pieces of expired disposable vape products with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N809.7 million.
”The Command collected N19,404,925,103.53 in June 2026, compared with N14,363,621,664.35 recorded in June 2025, representing an increase of N5,041,303,439.18,” Adigun said
He attributed the revenue growth to the dedication of officers and men, improved compliance among stakeholders, enhanced trade facilitation and the deployment of intelligence-driven strategies.
“The Command remains committed to its statutory responsibilities of revenue generation, trade facilitation and enforcement activities. This achievement reflects the dedication of our officers and men, improved stakeholder compliance, enhanced trade facilitation and the deployment of intelligence-driven strategies,” Adigun said.
The Acting Controller said the Command would continue to facilitate legitimate trade while strengthening enforcement measures to protect the nation’s economy and public health.
He said the Command’s enforcement operations recently led to the interception of a 40-foot container, marked TIIU4739360, containing expired disposable vape products.
According to him, physical examination revealed 18 pallets containing 484 cartons of disposable vapes, equivalent to 182,340 pieces.
He said the products had expiry dates ranging from 2022 to 2026, rendering them unfit for use and potentially dangerous to public health.
“While we remain committed to facilitating legitimate trade and maximising revenue generation, we are equally firm in our enforcement measures aimed at protecting the nation’s economy and safeguarding the wellbeing of Nigerians,” he said.
Adigun said the Command had commenced the process of handing over the seized products to the appropriate government agency for regulatory action and safe disposal.
He urged importers, licensed customs agents and other stakeholders to comply strictly with applicable import regulations, warning against the importation of expired, prohibited, falsely declared and other non-compliant goods.
The Acting Controller also encouraged stakeholders to take advantage of the Nigeria Customs Service’s Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme and Advance Ruling system, which he said were designed to promote compliance, facilitate legitimate trade and improve predictability in customs processes.
“We will continue to deploy intelligence-driven operations, effective risk management and stringent cargo examination procedures to detect and intercept expired, falsely declared, prohibited and other non-compliant goods,” Adigun said.
He commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the management team for their leadership and strategic guidance, while also praising officers and men of the Command for their dedication and resilience.
Adigun appreciated licensed customs agents, terminal operators, importers, compliant traders and partner government agencies for their cooperation, saying their support had contributed to the Command’s operational successes.
He also commended the media for its professionalism and sustained reportage of the activities of the Nigeria Customs Service.
The Acting Controller reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to consolidating its gains in revenue generation, trade facilitation and enforcement while contributing to Nigeria’s economic growth, security and public health.
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