SAN FRANCISCO, March 07, (THEWILL) – The Senate has passed a resolution directing the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, to halt its plan to penalise Nigerians who do not pay duties on their vehicles within one month.
The resolution, which was passed on Tuesday, followed a motion by the Deputy Leader, Bala Na’Allah, who said the new Customs policy was “a serious matter”.
The NCS Comptroller-General, Col. Hameed Ali (retd) had approved one month grace for all Nigerian vehicle owners who have not paid duties to do so or face outright seizure of the vehicles, stressing that the new measure applies even to new vehicles bought from car dealers.
But the Senate resolved on Tuesdaythat the Customs should halt the planned action until the agency appears before its Committee on Customs.
In his contribution, Senator Dino Melaye said it was not possible to import vehicle without clearance or “collaboration” of the Customs.
Ruling on the matter, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki pointed out that it was the responsibility of the Senate to ensure the welfare of Nigerians.
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