Customs hands over expired raw materials worth N36.5m to NAFDAC
The Nigeria Customs Service, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command, has transferred a container of expired raw materials valued at N36.5m to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. The Acting Customs Area Comptroller, Bolaji Adigun, highlighted the importance of this action in protecting public health and ensuring compliance with import regulations. He also noted the command’s ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and enforce customs laws. The command reported significant revenue growth and praised its officers and stakeholders for their dedication and collaboration.
TLDR
- Bolaji Adigun stated that a 20-foot container with 440 bags of expired triple-pressed stearic acid was handed over to NAFDAC.
- Another intercepted 40-foot container falsely declared as luggage was found to contain empty suitcases valued at N5m.
- The command recorded N147.2bn in revenue in 2025, surpassing its target and marking a 35 per cent increase over the previous year.
- Adigun credited improved enforcement, operational efficiency, and stakeholder compliance for the revenue boost.
- He emphasized ongoing collaboration with partner agencies to prevent the importation of expired and substandard products.
