KLT Customs command hits over N53 billion revenue in 2023
...processes 399 containers of agro products.
Segun Oladipupo
Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated a whooping N53.4 billion in the year, 2023.
The 2023 revenue figure is 19 percent higher than the the previous year 2022 figure which stood at N44,799,280,742.00.
In a press release signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SC Tunde Ayagbalo, the figure was achievable owing to the ingenuity of the Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Martina Tilley-Gyado who deployed innovative and strategic measures to overcome the hurdles at the command.
The command boasted that the export at KLT has transformed from a simple export transit hub to a bustling processing center after the arrival of its Export Processing Terminal (EPT).
“Since implementing standardized procedures, the innovation has seen to the export of 399 containers of agro products and solid mineral in 2023, marking a significant shift in its operations.”
For year 2024, the command gets a revenue target of N87.5 billion even though it is not operating at full capacity.
Text of the statement, “The Command under the watch of the Customs Area Controller,
Comptroller Martina Tilley-Gyado, through dedication, innovation, and strategic partnerships overcame its operational challenges to generate a record-breaking fifty-three billion, four hundred and twenty-nine million, six hundred and fifteen thousand, six hundred and fifteen Naira
(=N=53,429,615,615) in 2023. This represents a 19% increase in revenue realized for the same period in 2022.
“Furthermore, the Command undertook several key activities that impacted positively on the revenue drive for the period under review.
These include:
• Processing and clearance of import and export shipments
• Conducting risk assessment analysis to ensure compliance with trade regulations.
• Engagement with critical stakeholders to enhance and facilitate legitimate trade
• Collaborating with other government and security agencies to enhance security.
• Proper physical examination of containers.
• Boosting staff morale through upgrading the workspace environment and maintaining proper sanitation.
In the same vein, the Command made a seizure of a 1 x 40ft container of expired drugs and supplements. The duty paid value of the seizure amounts to seven million, eight hundred and forty-three thousand, nine hundred and fifty-seven Naira.
“While not oblivious of the operational challenges faced in 2023, Comptroller Tilley-Gyado affirms that the unwavering support and guidance of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and the Management team of the Service have been instrumental in achieving the feats. While expressing her gratitude for their support, she reaffirms the commitment of officers and men of KLTC to continuously improving on the Command’s mandate.
“She also extends her gratitude to all esteemed stakeholders for their contributions to making 2023 a remarkable year and looks forward to a better 2024.”
