KLT Customs Grows June Revenue by 35%, Seizes ₦809m Expired Vape Shipment
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recorded a 35 per cent increase in revenue collection in June 2026, generating ₦19.4 billion compared to ₦14.36 billion collected during the same period in 2025.
Speaking during a media briefing in Lagos, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Bolaji Adigun, said the Command realised ₦19,404,925,103.53 in June 2026, representing an increase of ₦5.04 billion over the ₦14,363,621,664.35 generated in June 2025.
He attributed the improved performance to the commitment of officers, increased compliance by stakeholders, enhanced trade facilitation measures, and the deployment of intelligence-driven operations.
Adigun noted that while the Command remains focused on facilitating legitimate trade and boosting government revenue, it is equally committed to enforcing customs regulations to protect the economy and safeguard public health.
As part of its enforcement efforts, the Command intercepted a 40-foot container (No. TIIU4739360) loaded with expired disposable vape products valued at ₦809,698,761 in Duty Paid Value (DPV).
According to him, a physical examination revealed 18 pallets of disposable vape products, with each pallet containing 60 cartons. The shipment comprised 484 cartons, amounting to 182,340 individual vape units.
Further inspection showed that the products carried expiry dates ranging from 2022 to 2026, making them unsafe for consumption and a potential threat to public health. He disclosed that the Command has commenced the process of transferring the seized items to the appropriate government agency for regulatory action and safe disposal.
The Acting Controller said the seizure underscores the Command’s vigilance and professionalism in preventing expired, prohibited and falsely declared goods from entering the Nigerian market. He urged importers and licensed customs agents to comply strictly with all import regulations.
Adigun also encouraged stakeholders to leverage the Nigeria Customs Service’s Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme and the Advance Ruling System, noting that both initiatives promote trade facilitation, improve compliance, enhance predictability in customs processes, and support ease of doing business.
He assured that the Command would continue to strengthen intelligence-led enforcement, effective risk management and rigorous cargo examination to intercept non-compliant goods while supporting national economic growth, public health and security.
The Acting Controller expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the Service’s management team for their strategic leadership. He also commended officers of the KLT Area Command for their dedication and resilience, which he said have translated into improved operational performance.
He further thanked licensed customs agents, terminal operators, importers, the compliant trading community, partner government agencies and the media for their continued cooperation and support.
Adigun reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining its achievements in revenue generation, trade facilitation and enforcement while protecting the nation’s economy and the wellbeing of Nigerians.
