FG bans importation of vehicles through land borders
The Federal Government has banned importation of vehicles into Nigeria through the land Borders.
The prohibition order covers all new and used vehicles.
According to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Public Relations Officer, Mr Wale Adeniyi today explained that the Ban was sequel to a Presidential Directive restricting all vehicle imports to Nigeria Sea Ports only. The order takes effect from 1st January 2017.
Adeneyi said: “The restriction on importation of vehicles follows that of Rice, whose imports have been banned through the land Borders since April 2016.
“Importers of vehicles through the land borders are requested to utilize the grace period up till 31st December 2016 to clear their vehicle imports landed in neighbouring Ports”.
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