From January 1, 2017, importers of used and new vehicles through various borders in Nigeria risk jail terms, so say the customs service.
Wale Adeniyi, public relations officer, Nigeria customs service Monday stated that “the prohibition order covers all
new and used vehicles”.
Adeniyi said “the ban was sequel to a presidential directive
restricting all vehicle imports to Nigeria’s sea ports only, adding that the
order takes effect from Jan. 1, 2017”.
His words: “The restriction on importation of vehicles follows that of rice; import of rice through land borders has been banned since April 2016.”
His words: “The restriction on importation of vehicles follows that of rice; import of rice through land borders has been banned since April 2016.”
“Importers of vehicles through the land borders are requested to
utilize the grace period until Dec. 31, 2016 to clear their vehicle imports
landed in neighbouring ports,” Adeniyi said.
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