The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it generated ₦19,404,925,103.53 in revenue in June 2026 and intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with expired disposable vapes valued at ₦809,698,761.
The revenue represents an increase of ₦5,041,303,439.18 compared to the ₦14,363,621,664.35 generated during the corresponding period in June 2025, representing a 35 per cent increase.
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the KLT Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Bolaji Lukman Adigun, disclosed this while highlighting the Command‘s revenue performance for June 2026 and the interception of the expired disposable vapes during a media briefing held at the Command on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
DC Adigun reiterated the Command‘s commitment to its statutory responsibilities of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and enforcement activities, noting that the briefing provided an opportunity to present the Command’s performance and highlight the significant achievements recorded by its Enforcement Unit.
He attributed the achievements to the dedication of the officers and men of the Command, improved stakeholder compliance, enhanced trade facilitation, and the deployment of intelligence-driven strategies.
While reaffirming the Command’s commitment to facilitating legitimate trade and maximising revenue generation, he stated that the Command remains firm in its enforcement efforts aimed at protecting the nation’s economy and safeguarding the well-being of Nigerians.
The Acting CAC disclosed that, in furtherance of this mandate, officers of the Command, through diligent cargo examination, intercepted a 40-foot container bearing registration number TIIU4739360 containing expired disposable vapes with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦809,698,761.
DC Adigun stated that a physical examination of the container revealed 18 pallets of disposable vape products.
According to him, each pallet contained 60 cartons, with the cartons containing either 20 or 40 packs each.
He also revealed that each pack contained 10 pieces, bringing the total quantity to 484 cartons, equivalent to 182,340 pieces.
“Further examination established that the products had different expiry dates of 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively, rendering them unfit for use and posing a potential risk to public health,” he said.
Adigun further disclosed that, in line with established procedures and the Command’s commitment to inter-agency collaboration, the Command has commenced the process of handing over the seized items to the appropriate government agency for further regulatory action and proper disposal.
The Acting CAC stressed that the interception demonstrates the vigilance, professionalism, and commitment of the officers and men of the Command in enforcing extant laws and preventing unsafe and non-compliant goods from entering the Nigerian market.
He urged importers, licensed customs agents, and other stakeholders to ensure strict compliance with all applicable import regulations. He also encouraged licensed customs agents and importers to take advantage of the Nigeria Customs Service’s Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme and the Advance Ruling System, which are designed to promote trade facilitation, enhance compliance, provide greater predictability in customs processes, and improve the ease of doing business.
Adigun assured that the KLT Command would 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 while contributing to national economic growth, public health, and security.
He expressed profound appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team for their visionary leadership and strategic guidance.
The Deputy Comptroller also commended the officers and men of the Command for their dedication, resilience, and commitment to duty, which have continued to translate into outstanding operational achievements.
He equally appreciated stakeholders, including licensed customs agents, terminal operators, importers, and the compliant trading community, for their cooperation and adherence to extant laws and regulations.
He further acknowledged the invaluable support of partner government agencies whose collaboration continues to strengthen collective efforts to protect the nation’s economy, secure the borders, and safeguard public health.
Adigun expressed gratitude to the media for their professionalism, objective reportage, and sustained partnership in keeping the public informed about the activities of the Nigeria Customs Service.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to consolidating its achievements in revenue generation, trade facilitation, and enforcement activities while remaining steadfast in protecting the nation’s economy and improving the well-being of Nigerians.
