CUSTOMS INTERCEPTS 2 CONTAINERS OF TRAMADOL, TRAILER-LOAD OF UNREGISTERED DRUGS
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lagos Free Trade Zone (LFTZ), has confirmed the interception of two containers loaded with tramadol and a trailer carrying unregistered pharmaceutical products within the first quarter of 2025.
LFTZ Area Commander, Mr. Olanrewaju Olumoh, revealed this on Friday during an oversight visit by members of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise.
He attributed the successful operation to credible intelligence and strong collaboration with other security agencies. Olumoh noted that the seized items had been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.
Despite being the newest Command, the LFTZ has shown impressive performance, generating around N113 billion in revenue within the first three months of 2025. Olumoh highlighted the Command’s growth from its initial revenue of N25 billion to N74.05 billion in 2023, and a significant leap to N358 billion in 2024, surpassing its headquarters-assigned target of N133 billion.
He explained that Free Trade Zones are designed to allow the landing of goods, raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products without the immediate payment of duties.
He said the policy framework is strategically designed to stimulate economic growth, promote industrialisation, generate employment, and attract foreign direct investment.
He noted that the Command, established in February 2022, has recorded remarkable progress within a short period. From an initial eight free zones, it now oversees 15 free zones, including the Lekki Deep Seaport.
Mr Olumoh said the Command has continued to experience significant growth and is fast becoming a major maritime hub within Nigeria and across the West African subregion.
He, however, appealed to the lawmakers to support the Command in addressing critical challenges related to office and residential accommodation.
During the interactive session, a member of the Committee representing Ibeju-Lekki Federal Constituency, Hon Bayo Balogun, offered to assist the Command in securing a parcel of land in the area for office accommodation.
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