The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Customs Area Command (KLTC) has recorded an unprecedented 101% surge in revenue for 2024, reflecting the Command’s commitment to efficiency, compliance, and strategic enforcement. Comptroller Joy Edeldouk, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), announced the remarkable figures during a decorative ceremony honoring 37 newly promoted officers. The Command generated an impressive ₦107,182,674,904 in 2024, a significant increase from the ₦53,429,613,592 revenue collected in 2023.
Strategic Reforms Drive Record-Breaking Performance
Comptroller Edeldouk attributed this exceptional growth to KLTC’s structured approach to revenue collection, improved compliance measures, and enhanced operational efficiency. She emphasized that the Command’s success was built on:
✔ Strategic Initiatives – The adoption of streamlined processes, leveraging technology, and fostering stakeholder engagement to facilitate legitimate trade.
✔ Intelligence-Driven Enforcement – The use of data analytics and intelligence gathering to identify and eliminate smuggling, fraud, and other customs violations.
✔ Capacity Building – Continuous training and development programs for officers to enhance their skills, knowledge, and professionalism.
✔ Stakeholder Collaboration – Strengthening partnerships with importers, sister agencies, and key stakeholders to promote compliance and ensure a seamless trade environment.
Looking ahead to 2025, the CAC outlined plans to deploy advanced risk management systems and data analytics to further optimize revenue collection and improve operational effectiveness.
Honoring Excellence: 37 Officers Decorated in a Grand Ceremony
In addition to announcing the impressive revenue figures, Comptroller Edeldouk proudly decorated 37 newly promoted officers, acknowledging their dedication and service to the Nigeria Customs Service. The promotions included:
- 4 Comptrollers
- 3 Deputy Comptrollers
- 5 Assistant Comptrollers
- 7 Chief Superintendents of Customs
- Other officers across various ranks
Addressing the promoted officers, Edeldouk expressed her admiration for their hard work and unwavering commitment to duty:
“I want to say how proud I am of each and every one of you. Your commitment to excellence, passion for your work, and willingness to go above and beyond have not gone unnoticed. This promotion is not just a recognition of your achievements but a testament to your potential for future growth and success. Leadership is not just about achieving success, but also about lifting others up and making a positive impact on those around you.”
Appreciation and Commitment to Continued Growth
Comptroller Edeldouk concluded the ceremony by expressing her gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs and the Management Team of the Nigeria Customs Service for their unwavering support. She reaffirmed KLTC’s commitment to optimizing revenue collection while ensuring the facilitation of legitimate trade.
With a record-breaking year behind them, KLTC now sets its sights on 2025, aiming for greater efficiency, enhanced enforcement strategies, and continued stakeholder collaboration to maintain its upward trajectory.
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