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Vehicle importers wants FG to lift restrictions on land borders
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Vehicle importers wants FG to lift restrictions on land borders
By Francesca Hangeior
The Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON) has appealed to the Federal Government to lift the restriction on imported vehicles through land borders.
The chairman of the group in Sokoto State, Alhaji Manaur Zagi, who made this appeal during a workshop organised by the Nigerian Customs Service, Sokoto/Zamfara area command to sensitise members on the ongoing 90-day window period to regularise import duties on specific categories of vehicles.
The chairman emphasised that the closure has caused untold hardship and loss of means of livelihood to hundreds of people working in the vehicle importation chain thereby contributing to the insecurity in the Northwest.
“The restrictions have caused a lot of damage to the economy by causing untold hardship to many Nigerians, hundreds of people working in the vehicle importation chain have lost their means of livelihood which is one of the major causes of insecurity especially in Northwest.
“The lift on the restriction we believe will bring ease of doing business and encourage compliance thereby discouraging smuggling”
Speaking, Comptroller of the Command, Kamal Mohammad, explained the momentous role the association play in the importation and sales of vehicles in the country.
He said the choice of AMDON members as participants in the work is in consideration of the critical role they play in the vehicle business.
The Controller further stated that the 90-day window period which commenced on the 4th of March 2024 to the 5th of July 2024, is the service effort under the leadership of Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi to enhance compliance.
“Let me commend your association for your roles in the importation and sales of vehicles in the country.
“The 90-day window period given to Nigerians to regularise vehicles without duty which commenced on the 4th of March 2024 will lapse on 5th July 2024.
“We want you to make use of the windows which is part of the efforts of the service under the leadership of Comptroller General, Bashir Adewale, aimed at enhancing compliance ”
Comptroller Kamal further submitted that the restriction of vehicle importation through land borders is a government fiscal policy, but promised to escalate the request of the AMDON, on lifting of restriction on land borders to the Headquarters.
The participants were sensitised on the two categories of vehicles covered by the window period which include vehicles imported into Nigeria where the requisite Customs Duty has not been fulfilled or vehicles detained due to undervaluation excluding vehicles seized and condemned.
Participants and other Nigerians intending to regularize import duties on their vehicles are expected to apply through a Customs licensed Agent to any of the Zonal Coordinators (A, B, C, D) with the necessary papers.
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Finally, IGP approves hunger protests across Nigeria
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The Nigerian police has finally approved the planned nationwide protests and outlined conditions for participants.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, revealed this on Friday while addressing journalists in Abuja.
He urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states.
The police boss said this was to ensure the protest was peaceful.
Egbetokun said, “We acknowledge the constitutional right of Nigerian citizens to peaceful assembly and protest.
“However, in the interest of public safety and order, we urge all groups planning to protest to provide necessary details to the Commissioner of Police in the state where the protest is intended to take place.
“To facilitate a successful and incident-free protest, they should please provide the following information: state the proposed protest routes and assembly points; expected duration of the protest; and names and contact details of protest leaders and organisers.”
The police boss said the information expected from the organisers also include measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements, as well as key identifiers for possible isolation of potential troublemakers.
By providing the information, he said, the police will be able to deploy adequate personnel and resources to ensure public safety.
He said the police needed to know the specific routes and areas for the protest to avoid conflicts with other events or activities.
Mr Egbetokun said the police will “establish clear communication channels with protest leaders to address any concerns or issues that may arise; minimise the risk of violence, property damage, or other criminal activity.
“We encourage all protesters to cooperate with the police, obey the law, and adhere to global best practices for peaceful assembly to guarantee a safe and successful exercise of their rights.
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