By Peace Udugba
Revenue rises 35% year-on-year as Command intercepts 182,340 expired disposable vape products
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated ₦19.4 billion in revenue in June 2026, representing a 35 per cent increase over the amount collected during the corresponding period in 2025.
The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Bolaji Lukman Adigun, disclosed this on Thursday during a media briefing at the Command, where he also announced the seizure of expired disposable vape products with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦809.7 million.
Adigun said the Command realised a total revenue of ₦19,404,925,103.53 in June 2026, compared with ₦14,363,621,664.35 recorded in June 2025, reflecting an increase of ₦5.04 billion.
He attributed the improved performance to the dedication of officers, enhanced stakeholder compliance, improved trade facilitation and intelligence-driven operational strategies.
According to him, the Command remains committed to balancing revenue generation with effective enforcement aimed at protecting Nigeria’s economy and public health.
Adigun revealed that officers intercepted a 40-foot container (No. TIIU4739360) loaded with expired disposable vape products during a routine cargo examination.
He said physical inspection uncovered 18 pallets containing 484 cartons of disposable vape products, amounting to 182,340 pieces.
Further examination, he noted, showed that the products carried expiry dates ranging from 2022 to 2026, making them unfit for consumption and posing significant health risks.
The Acting Controller said the seized products have a Duty Paid Value of ₦809,698,761, adding that the Command has initiated the process of transferring the items to the appropriate government agency for regulatory action and safe disposal.
He described the seizure as evidence of the Command’s vigilance and commitment to preventing prohibited, expired and falsely declared goods from entering the Nigerian market.
Adigun urged importers, licensed customs agents and other stakeholders to comply strictly with import regulations and take advantage of the Nigeria Customs Service’s Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme and the Advance Ruling System, both designed to promote trade facilitation, improve compliance and enhance ease of doing business.
He assured that the Command would continue to deploy intelligence-led operations, risk management techniques and stringent cargo examination procedures to detect prohibited and non-compliant imports.
The Acting Controller expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the management of the Nigeria Customs Service for their leadership and support.
He also commended officers and men of the Command, licensed customs agents, terminal operators, importers, partner government agencies and members of the media for their contributions to the Command’s operational successes.
Adigun reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining improved revenue generation, facilitating legitimate trade and strengthening enforcement efforts to protect the nation’s economy, public health and security.
