The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over six containers of expired and unapproved pharmaceuticals to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) .
The seized items, intercepted at Apapa Port, include unapproved doses of tramadol, codeine cough syrups, injections, and other controlled substances deemed harmful to public health.
Customs Area Controller Apapa Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu emphasized the Command’s dedication to safeguarding Nigerians from hazardous imports and the importance of inter-agency collaboration in enforcing safety standards .
Key Highlights
Seizures: 36 seizures since January 2024, including frozen poultry, used clothing, and unregistered pharmaceutical products, valued at over N1.5 billion .
Revenue Generation: N1.87 trillion from January to October 2024, a 101% increase from 2023 despite a decline in trade volume.
Trade Facilitation:: NCS modernizing systems, implementing digital solutions, and operating on weekends to expedite cargo clearance,
Regional Trade: Facilitated first shipment of cargo to Kenya under the AfCFTA regime, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s regional trade relations
Olomu expressed gratitude to government and private sector partners, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to compliance and zero-tolerance stance against unethical practices .
