The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Customs Command has reported outstanding financial results for early 2025, demonstrating impressive growth while protecting public health.
During a recent press conference, officials revealed the command collected over ₦38 billion between January and March, representing a substantial 61% increase compared to last year’s figures.
Comptroller Joy Edelduok credited this success to improved operational strategies and her team’s tireless efforts against smuggling operations.
Alongside these financial achievements, customs officers made a troubling discovery while inspecting abandoned shipping containers.
Authorities found nine large containers packed with dangerous expired pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances requiring proper disposal.
Comptroller Edelduok explained the rigorous examination process confirming the drugs’ expired status before coordinating with health regulators.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration control immediately assumed responsibility for the hazardous materials.
NAFDAC representative Oluwaseun Ogunjimi praised the customs team’s vigilance while outlining next steps for the confiscated medicines.
He emphasized these prescription drugs could cause serious harm if they reached communities, particularly since many required medical supervision.
The agency’s enforcement unit will now ensure proper destruction of the compromised medications following established protocols.
This operation highlights the critical collaboration between customs and health authorities in safeguarding Nigerians.
While celebrating their financial accomplishments, officials remain focused on intercepting dangerous goods before they enter local markets.
The command continues strengthening relationships with stakeholders through transparent policies and prompt action against threats to public safety.
Their dual success in revenue generation and consumer protection sets a strong precedent for other agencies to follow.
Looking ahead, both organizations reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining strict border controls and product standards.
They encouraged public cooperation in reporting suspicious activities while promising continued vigilance against illicit trade practices.
These efforts demonstrate how coordinated action can simultaneously boost government revenue and protect vulnerable citizens from harm.
The recent seizures serve as a warning to criminals while reassuring law-abiding businesses and consumers alike.
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