CGC Adeniyi with a the prototype figure of an aircraft.
Story by Dili Utomi.
In a bid to continue to shore up its revenue base and to make sure that all imported items get the necessary documentation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) informs the general public, particularly operators of privately-owned aircraft, that the verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircrafts has been extended by one month, from Monday, 14th October 2024, to Thursday, 14th November 2024.
A press statement from the public relations officer of the Service , Chief Supretendent of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada reads:
“This extension is to further engage operators who have expressed willingness to regularise their import duties, providing them with an additional window to comply with the necessary regulations. The NCS is committed to ensuring that all illegally imported aircrafts meet the legal requirements, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in the aviation sector”.
It continues thus “In light of this extension, the NCS encourages aircraft operators to take full advantage of the extended period to fulfill their obligations, avoiding sanctions that may arise from non-compliance after the deadline”.
“The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, reiterates the Service’s dedication to enforcing the laws governing import duties and maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s aviation sector. He further appreciates the cooperation and understanding of stakeholders in this ongoing exercise”, the statement concluded.
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