By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a one-month extension for the verification exercise on import duty recovery for privately owned aircraft, from October 14, 2024, to November 14, 2024.
This extension aims to provide additional time for aircraft operators who have expressed willingness to regularise their import duties and comply with necessary regulations.
According to the NCS, the extension is crucial in ensuring that all illegally imported aircraft meet legal requirements, promoting transparency and accountability in the aviation sector.
The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, noted the service’s dedication to enforcing laws governing import duties and maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Aircraft operators are encouraged to take advantage of the extended period to fulfil their obligations and avoid sanctions that may arise from non-compliance after the deadline.
The NCS appreciates the cooperation and understanding of stakeholders in this ongoing exercise.
The verification exercise extension demonstrates the NCS’s commitment to ensuring compliance and integrity in the aviation sector.
By providing an additional window for operators to regularise their import duties, the service aims to maintain the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
Abdullahi Maiwada, Chief Superintendent of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, signed the press release on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, dated October 14, 2024.