PRESS STATEMENT
Following
the unnecessary tension generated as a result of misconception and
misrepresentation of the Nigeria Customs Service planned motor duty
payment, the leadership of the National Assembly and the
Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) met with a view to
resolving the impasse.
They
both agreed that the proposed motor duty payment, though in line with
the provision of Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA) Cap C.45, LFN
2004 should be put on hold while the Senate Committee on Customs &
Excise interfaces with the NCS for further discussions.
While
payment of duty on vehicles or indeed any dutiable imported item
remains a civic responsibility of every patriotic Nigerian, NCS
Management has directed that the exercise be put on hold while
expressing readiness to engage the Senate Committee on further
discussions to bring them on board to understand the importance of the
exercise to national security and economy.
Joseph Attah
Ag. Public Relations Officer
For: Comptroller-General of Customs
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