By THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended its verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on privately-owned aircraft.
Initially set to end on October 14, 2024, the new deadline has been moved to November 14, 2024, granting operators more time to regularize their duties.
In a press release issued by the NCS, the extension is aimed at providing an additional opportunity for aircraft operators who have expressed a willingness to comply with the law.
“This extension is to further engage operators who have expressed willingness to regularize their import duties, providing them with an additional window to comply with the necessary regulations,” the statement read.
The NCS stressed the importance of the exercise, which aims to ensure that all illegally imported aircraft meet legal requirements.
The agency encouraged aircraft operators to take full advantage of the extra time to avoid facing sanctions after the deadline.
“We encourage 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 NCS said.
Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, highlighted the Service’s commitment to enforcing import duty laws in the aviation sector. He assured stakeholders of the NCS’s dedication to maintaining the integrity of the industry, saying, “The Nigeria Customs Service remains dedicated to enforcing the laws governing import duties and maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s aviation sector.”
Adeniyi also expressed his appreciation to stakeholders for their cooperation in the ongoing verification exercise.
The NCS warned that failure to comply by the new deadline would result in penalties, urging all operators to regularize their import duties before the 14th of November, 2024.
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