…Hands Over Expired Drugs to NAFDAC
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command has recorded a 61% increase in revenue generation for the first quarter of 2025, while also intensifying efforts against illicit imports.
Speaking during a media briefing on Tuesday, 15 April 2025, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Joy Edelduok, disclosed that the command generated ₦38,105,987,915.00 in the first quarter of 2025, compared to ₦23,668,056,535.00 during the same period in 2024—an increase of ₦14.4 billion, representing a 61% rise.
“This growth is the result of effective revenue collection strategies and the dedication of the officers and men of the command in combating smuggling and illicit trade,” she stated.
Comptroller Edelduok emphasised the command’s commitment to stakeholder engagement through an open-door policy, aimed at fostering positive relationships and encouraging compliance.
Highlighting the command’s enforcement achievements, the CAC announced the interception of nine 40-foot containers of expired pharmaceutical products, in violation of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.
She explained, “These are abandoned containers, and all the drugs are expired. We conducted 100 percent examination prior to today to confirm that they are all controlled substances. As such, we are handing them over to NAFDAC, who will now carry out due diligence.”
Representing the Director of the Port Inspection Directorate of NAFDAC, Oluwaseun Ogunjimi commended the efforts of the NCS. He stressed that NAFDAC remains committed to combating counterfeit and substandard medicines. “Most of these drugs are prescription-only medications, so they cannot be taken indiscriminately. As Customs hands them over to us, we will pass them on to our enforcement unit for further action,” he concluded.
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