The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded significant progress after generating ₦13.7 billion in revenue between January and October 2025.
Outgoing Controller of the Command, now Assistant Comptroller General (ACG), Eghosa Edelduok, disclosed the figures on Monday during her official send-off ceremony in Lagos. She said the performance represents a 47 per cent increase compared to the ₦9.4 billion generated in the same period of 2024.
Edelduok attributed the growth to deliberate reforms, improved stakeholder engagement, and enhanced trade facilitation, noting that many previously inactive terminals under KLT had been revived through proactive measures.
She recalled that several facilities were moribund when she took office but now record steady activity. According to her, terminals like ESS Libra now handle 50–60 containers monthly, while others have regained full operational capacity due to better access and reduced delays.
The new ACG highlighted improvements such as reduced clearance turnaround time, with compliant consignments being processed and released within 48 hours. This, she said, encouraged traders and agents to choose KLT for its faster and more transparent operations.
She also celebrated strengthened unity among officers, sister agencies and terminal operators, describing it as one of her greatest achievements during her 18-month leadership. Edelduok further listed the construction of a block of classrooms and a fully equipped library for inmates at the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre as a major CSR legacy.
While expressing gratitude for her promotion, she assured that KLT would continue to support legitimate trade and clamp down on illicit items including fake drugs, cannabis and other contraband.
Stakeholders at the terminal praised Edelduok for her professionalism, open-door leadership style and impact on national development.
Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Funmilayo Adedokun, commended her for inspiring excellence and delivering on the service’s mandate with integrity.
Similarly, the Secretary of the ANLCA KLT chapter, Adebola Adesanya, described her tenure as “a master class in transformative leadership,” noting her collaboration with agents and her balance of compliance with trade facilitation.
Officers and sister agencies also applauded her administration, recalling that the command faced significant challenges prior to her arrival but recorded stability, zero protests, and improved operations under her guidance.
Stakeholders described Edelduok’s leadership at KLT as a benchmark for effective administration, staff empowerment and community-focused initiatives.