The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a one-month extension for the verification exercise aimed at recovering import duties on privately owned aircraft illegally brought into the country. The exercise, initially scheduled to end on October 14, 2024, will now conclude on November 14, 2024.
This extension is designed to provide additional time for operators who have expressed willingness to regularize their import duties, allowing them to comply with the necessary regulations.
According to the NCS, the goal is to ensure that all illegally imported aircraft meet the legal requirements, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in the aviation sector.
The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewole Adeniyi MFR, reiterated the service’s dedication to enforcing the laws governing import duties and maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s aviation sector; expressing appreciation for the cooperation and understanding of stakeholders during this ongoing exercise.
Aircraft operators are encouraged to take full advantage of the extended period to fulfill their obligations and avoid sanctions that may arise from non-compliance after the deadline.
