KLT Customs Command engages petroleum industry operators on compliance
The Customs Area Controller, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller E. J. Edelduok, has enlightened oil and gas industry players on the need for accurate documentation, transparent product accountability, and efficient Customs procedures to ensure the smooth discharge, storage, and evacuation of petroleum products.
Emphasizing the strategic importance of the oil and gas sector to Nigeria’s economy, E. J. Edelduok urged the stakeholders to voice operational challenges while reaffirming the Command’s commitment to enhancing the ease of doing business safeguarding national revenue.
The Controller stated this when she hosted a high-level stakeholder engagement with key players in the oil and gas industry at the command’s office at KLT in Apapa, Lagos on Friday.
She charged the stakeholders to voice operational challenges, promising the Command’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and partnership with stakeholders to ensure seamless petroleum logistics within the KLT corridor.
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Also speaking at the meeting, Superintendent of Customs Emmanuel Okoka, Officer-in-Charge of Boarding, reiterated the mandatory requirement for all foreign vessels making their maiden entry into Nigeria to berth at designated government jetties for Customs clearance before proceeding to private terminals.
He stressed that this protocol is vital for compliance enforcement, national security, and revenue protection.
The session featured robust discussions on vessel movement coordination, jetty discharge timelines, and efficient product transfer to storage facilities.
Stakeholders praised the Command’s collaborative approach and advocated for the issuance of a formal circular to standardize berthing procedures.
