The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service generated ₦19.4 billion in revenue in June 2026, representing a 35 per cent increase over the corresponding period in 2025, while intercepting expired disposable vape products with a Duty Paid Value, DPV of ₦809.7 million.
Acting Customs Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Bolaji Lukman Adigun, disclosed this during a media briefing at the Command on Thursday, where he reviewed the Command’s revenue performance and enforcement activities.
Adigun said the Command realised ₦19,404,925,103.53 in June 2026, compared to ₦14,363,621,664.35 generated in June 2025, reflecting an increase of ₦5.04 billion.
He attributed the improved revenue performance to the dedication of officers and men of the Command, enhanced stakeholder compliance, improved 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 briefing provides an opportunity to present our performance and highlight significant achievements recorded by the Enforcement Unit,” he said.
On enforcement, Adigun announced the interception of a 40-foot container, with container number TIIU4739360, laden with expired disposable vape products valued at ₦809,698,761.
He said a physical examination of the container uncovered 18 pallets of disposable vape products comprising 484 cartons, equivalent to 182,340 individual pieces.
According to him, further examination revealed that the products bore expiry dates ranging from 2022 to 2026, making them unfit for consumption and a potential threat to public health.
He disclosed that the Command had commenced the process of handing over the seized items to the appropriate government agency for regulatory action and safe disposal.
Adigun said the interception underscored the vigilance and professionalism of the Command’s officers in preventing unsafe and non-compliant goods from entering the Nigerian market.
He 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, predictability and ease of doing business.
The Acting Controller assured that the Command would continue deploying intelligence-driven operations, effective risk management and stringent cargo examination procedures to detect and intercept expired, falsely declared, prohibited and other non-compliant goods.
He expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his leadership and strategic guidance, while commending officers and men of the Command for their commitment to duty.
Adigun also thanked licensed customs agents, terminal operators, importers, partner government agencies and the media for their cooperation and support.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining its performance in revenue generation, trade facilitation and enforcement while protecting the nation’s economy, public health and national security.