DC Akanni Takes Over KLT Customs Leadership, Pledges to Sustain Revenue Growth, Operational Gains
Deputy Comptroller Femi Felix Akanni has assumed duty as the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service following the redeployment of his predecessor, Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Lukman Adigun, to Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne Port.
The leadership transition took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, during a formal handing-over and taking-over ceremony featuring an official parade attended by officers, stakeholders, and representatives of partner government agencies. The Acting Comptroller, Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, also graced the occasion.
In his valedictory address, the outgoing Acting Customs Area Controller, DC Adigun, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve, highlighting the Command’s achievements in revenue generation and enforcement during his tenure.
He disclosed that the Command generated ₦19,404,925,103.53 in June 2026, compared to ₦14,363,621,664.35 recorded in June 2025, representing an increase of ₦5,041,303,439.18, or 35 per cent.
He described the figure as the highest monthly revenue collection in the history of the Command.
On enforcement, Adigun highlighted the interception of a 40-foot container, TIIU4739360, conveying expired disposable vapes with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦809,698,761.
He also pointed out the seizure of a 20-foot container, GESU3900612, containing 440 bags of 25kg expired raw material known as Triple Pressed Stearic Acid, imported from Indonesia, with a DPV of ₦36,556,539. Additionally, another 40-foot container, MSKU4798018, was intercepted at Joliz Terminal for false declaration, with a DPV of ₦5,010,000.
The outgoing Controller attributed the achievements to the dedication and professionalism of officers and men of the Command, while acknowledging the cooperation of stakeholders, partner government agencies, and the media.
He urged officers to extend the same support to his successor, emphasising that although leadership may change, the institutional mandate and responsibilities of the Nigeria Customs Service remain constant.
Adigun also expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the management of the Service and the Assistant Comptroller-Generals in charge of Zone A during his tenure for their guidance and support.
In his remarks, the incoming Acting Customs Area Controller, DC Akanni, congratulated his predecessor on his achievements and wished him success in his new assignment.
He appreciated CGC Adeniyi and the management of the Service for the confidence reposed in him, assuring officers and stakeholders of his commitment to sustaining the Command’s achievements and maintaining the standards established under the previous leadership.
Akanni further pledged to provide purposeful leadership towards advancing the interests of the Nigeria Customs Service and achieving the operational objectives of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command.
In their goodwill messages, representatives of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) commended the outgoing Controller for his leadership, accessibility, and cordial relationship with the trading community.
They also pledged their cooperation and support for the new leadership, expressing optimism about continued collaboration with the Command.
The ceremony ended with renewed commitments to ensuring continuity, strengthening institutional stability, and collectively advancing the effective discharge of the Nigeria Customs Service’s mandate.
