ZAINAB JUNAID

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended the verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircraft by one month.

The extension is scheduled to commence in Monday, 14th October 2024, to Thursday, 14th November 2024.

In a statement signed by the Service’s Spokesman, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada on Monday, the extension is to further engage operators who have expressed willingness to regularize their import duties, provide them with additional window to comply with the necessary regulations.

“The Service is committed to ensuring that all illegally imported aircraft meet the legal requirements, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in the aviation sector.

“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 read.

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