Customs transfers N36.5m expired uncooked supplies to NAFDAC

The Nigeria Customs Service, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command, has handed over a 20-foot container carrying 440 luggage of expired uncooked supplies with an obligation paid worth of N36.5m to the Nationwide Company for Meals and Drug Administration and Management.

This was contained in a current assertion by the Customs Public Relations Officer of the command, Victor Ogagbo, a Chief Superintendent of Customs.

The Performing Customs Space Comptroller accountable for the command, Bolaji Adigun, defined that the container was intercepted throughout routine cargo examination, and its contents have been discovered to violate import rules whereas posing potential dangers to public well being.

“In keeping with this dedication, the method of handing over one 20-foot container with registration quantity GESU3900612, carrying 440 luggage of 25 kg every of expired uncooked supplies generally known as triple-pressed stearic acid from Indonesia, with a duty-paid worth of N36.5m, to NAFDAC is presently underway.

The container was intercepted throughout routine cargo examination, and its contents have been discovered to violate import rules whereas posing potential dangers to public well being,” Adigun stated.

He revealed that in a associated enforcement exercise, a 40-foot container with registration quantity MSKU 4798018 was intercepted at Joliz Terminal. Adigun emphasised that the container was found to include objects that have been falsely declared as zipped baggage however have been discovered to include empty suitcases valued at N5m. He defined that the seizure underscores the NCS’s zero-tolerance method to false declaration, smuggling, and different commerce infractions.

The Performing CAC described the handover as a transparent demonstration of the command’s sustained collaboration with sister companies to forestall the importation of expired and substandard merchandise. He disclosed that the command is intensifying enforcement actions in opposition to expired and falsely declared items whereas attaining exceptional income development in 2025.

Adigun highlighted that the command stays dedicated to upholding its mandate to facilitate professional commerce, forestall smuggling, implement customs legal guidelines, and defend nationwide income. He identified that the command continues to deal with making certain compliance, safeguarding public well being, and selling environment friendly commerce operations on the terminals by means of sustained enforcement and collaboration with related stakeholders.

On income, Adigun said that the command recorded N147.2bn in 2025, surpassing its goal of N109.4bn. This, he pressured, represents a major enhance over the N107bn recorded in 2024, exhibiting a distinction of N40bn and reflecting a 35 per cent development.

Adigun added that the feat demonstrates the effectiveness of the command’s improved enforcement methods, operational effectivity, and elevated compliance amongst stakeholders. He expressed profound gratitude to the Comptroller-Normal of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and his administration staff for his or her management and steering and for creating an enabling atmosphere that empowers the command to ship successfully on its mandate.

Adigun additionally recommended the officers and males of the KLT Command for his or her dedication, professionalism, and integrity in combating smuggling and different illegal commerce actions. The CAC urged them to maintain this degree of dedication, constantly adhere to the foundations of engagement, and keep excessive requirements of conduct within the execution of their statutory duties.

Moreover, he acknowledged the assist of compliant stakeholders and companion companies, stating that their collaboration has been instrumental to the progress and achievements of the command. He pressured that such cooperation stays important to sustaining operational effectivity, imposing compliance, and safeguarding nationwide income.

Adigun assured stakeholders and most of the people that the command will proceed to dam income leakages, fight unlawful importation, and assist nationwide well being and safety goals all year long.

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command is a container terminal facility in Lagos, Nigeria, located inside the bigger Apapa Port Complicated in Lagos State. It serves as a cargo dealing with space distinct from the primary Apapa quays and is a part of Nigeria’s maritime logistics infrastructure.