The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N19.4 billion in revenue in June 2026, representing a 35 per cent increase over the corresponding period last year.

The command also intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with expired disposable vape products valued at N809.7 million.

Speaking during a media briefing at the Command on Thursday, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Bolaji Lukman Adigun, attributed the revenue growth to improved compliance by stakeholders, enhanced trade facilitation measures and intelligence-driven operations.

According to him, the Command realised a total revenue of N19.40 billion in June 2026, compared with N14.36 billion generated in June 2025, recording an increase of N5.04 billion.

Adigun said the performance reflected the commitment of officers and men of the Command to the service’s core mandates of revenue generation, trade facilitation and enforcement.

He also announced the seizure of a 40-foot container, marked TIIU4739360, containing expired disposable vape products with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N809,698,761.

According to him, the interception showed the Command’s determination to prevent prohibited and unsafe goods from finding their way into the Nigerian market.

“While the Command remains committed to facilitating legitimate trade and maximizing revenue generation, it is equally firm in its enforcement measures aimed at protecting the nation’s economy and safeguarding the wellbeing of Nigerians,” he said.

Adigun disclosed that physical examination of the container revealed 18 pallets of disposable vape products comprising 484 cartons, equivalent to 182,340 pieces.

He explained that investigations showed the products bore expiry dates ranging from 2022 to 2026, rendering them unfit for consumption and posing serious public health risks.

He added that the command had commenced the process of handing over the seized products to the appropriate government agency for regulatory action and safe disposal.

He said: “The interception demonstrates the vigilance, professionalism and commitment of the officers and men of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command in enforcing extant laws and preventing unsafe and non-compliant goods from entering the Nigerian market.”

The Acting Controller urged importers, licensed customs agents and other stakeholders to comply strictly with import regulations, while encouraging them to take advantage of the Nigeria Customs Service’s Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme and the Advance Ruling System to improve compliance and facilitate legitimate trade.

He assured that the command would continue to deploy intelligence-driven operations, effective risk management and stringent cargo examination procedures to intercept expired, falsely declared, prohibited and other non-compliant imports to protect the economy, public health and national security.

Adigun also commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, the customs management team, officers of the command, licensed customs agents, terminal operators, partner government agencies and the media for their support.

He reassured them of the command’s commitment to sustaining improved revenue generation, facilitating legitimate trade and strengthening enforcement operations to safeguard Nigeria’s economy and the wellbeing of its citizens. (The Guardian)

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