KLT Command Records Impressive Revenue in 1st Quarter of year 2025
... Hands Over seized expired drugs to NAFDAC
Bisi Akingbade
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command, under the esteemed leadership of Compt. EJ Edelduok has recorded an impressive achievement in revenue generation.
Speaking at a media briefing at the command, she highlighted the Command's achievements as its generated the total sum of Thirty-Eight Billion, One Hundred and Five Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifteen Naira (N38,022,972,592.00) only for the first quarter of 2025.
Comptroller Edelduok said the total sum when compared with the first quarter of 2024, which stood at Twenty-Three Billion, Six Hundred and Sixty-Eight Million, Fifty-Six Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty-Five Naira (N23,668,056,535.00) it clearly showed a progressive difference of Fourteen Billion, Four Hundred and Thirty Seven Million, Nine Hundred and Thirty-one Thousand, Three Hundred and Eighty Naira (N14,437,931,380.00) only depicting 61% increase. She therefore, attributed the growth to the effective revenue collection strategies and the efforts of the officers and men of the command in combating smuggling and illicit trade.
She also mentioned that the command seized Nine (9) 40-foot containers of expired drugs which contravened the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and these seized items will be handed over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further action.
Comptroller Edelduok emphasized the command's commitment to stakeholder engagement through an open-door policy, fostering positive relationships and promoting compliance.
Expressing gratitude, Comptroller Edelduok thanked the stakeholders and partner agencies for their collaboration and implored them to work together to move the country forward.
Also, she appreciated the Officers and Men of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command for demonstrating integrity in the fight against smuggling and illicit trade, and urged them to always adhere strictly to the rules of engagements while discharging their statutory duties.
Furthermore, she appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team for their support, motivation and the platform to excel.
Finally, the command CAC extended her appreciation to the media for their tireless efforts in keeping the community informed and connected.
Compt. EJ Edelduok reaffirmed that the command is dedicated to transparency, efficiency and national security in all operations.
