The Nigerian Customs Service, NCS has direct an immediate suspension of the controversial motor duty payment.
The suspension, according to a statement by Joseph Attah, Ag. Public Relations Officer, Customs, follows the “unnecessary tension generated as a result of misconception and misrepresentation of the Nigeria Customs Service planned motor duty payment.”
The statement claimed that the leadership of the National Assembly and the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) met and 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.
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“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,” the statement claimed.
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Recalled that in the last one week, the Customs, particularly its leadership has come under severe criticism over most of its actions. The CG Ali has been variously unbraided for his arrogant disposition, particularly with reference to his relationship with the National Assembly.
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Ali is due to appear before the lawmakers later today, after he had previously turned down the invitation.
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