The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended the deadline for the verification of privately owned jets by one month, from 14th October 2024 to the 17th November 2024.
“The Nigeria Customs Service wishes to inform the general public, particularly operators of privately owned aircraft that the verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported aircraft has been extended by one month from Monday, 14th of October to Thursday, 14th of October 2024.” NCS said in a statement.
The statement which was signed by Abdullahi Maiwada, Chief Superintendent of Customs, National Public Relations Officer for Comptroller-General of Customs, said that the extension of the date was to further engage operators who have expressed willingness to legalize their import duties. It would also provide them with an additional window to comply with the necessary regulations.
The NCS also encouraged all aircrafts owners to make use of the full extended periods to fulfil their obligations and also avoid sanctions that might rise from non-compliance after the proposed deadline. They are also ready to ensure that all illegally imported aircraft meet their legal requirements in order to promote transparency and accountability in the aviation industry.
Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, also appreciated the cooperation and understanding of all the stakeholders on the ongoing activities and he also reiterates the services dedication for enforcing the laws governing import duties and maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s aviation sector.
