The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Lilypond Export Command (LEXC) has announced a significant leap in export activities for the third quarter of 2024. The Command facilitated the export of agricultural and manufactured goods valued at $937,357,129.90, marking an astounding 407.05 percent increase compared to the $184,880,029.35 recorded in the second quarter of the year.
The disclosure was made at the command headquarters in Apapa, Lagos State as Customs Area Controller (CAC) Comptroller Odusanya attributed this remarkable growth to the consolidation of export operations at the Lilypond Command.
“This substantial rise can be attributed to enhanced efficiency following the consolidation of export seats at the LEXC,” he noted.
The third-quarter surge reflected the impact of improved processes, with export activities benefiting from streamlined procedures. In September alone, the LEXC processed 3,363 export containers, totaling 221,961.53 metric tons of goods, with a declared value of $202,267,327.46. September’s operations also generated N1.49 billion through the Nigerian Export Supervision Scheme (NESS) and N88.3 million in duties on exports of previously imported goods under the 2022 Fiscal Policy.
Comptroller Odusanya highlighted the benefits of centralizing export seats, eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks, and enhancing compliance with customs guidelines.
“The centralisation of export operations has allowed for faster processing times for export documentation, improved compliance with NCS guidelines, and a more transparent and traceable export value chain,” he said.
He also commended the dedication of customs officers and collaboration with regulatory agencies, expressing confidence that the ongoing reforms would further boost Nigeria’s global competitiveness in exports.
With continued improvements in place, the LEXC is set to further facilitate Nigeria’s economic growth by enhancing export processes and reducing logistical challenges faced by exporters.
