Customs
Customs seeks N20.11 billion approval to purchase special-purpose boats, operational vehicles to fight smuggling.

Eyewitness reporter
“We also presented a memo again on behalf of the NCS for the approval of Council for the design, construction, and supply of seven fast assault boats and seven regular patrol boats at the sum of N501 million inclusive of 7.5 percent VAT with a delivery period of eight weeks.
“ The purpose of purchase of these two types of patrol boats is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of operations of the NCS in its bid to control smuggling and also enhance the efficiency of Customs duty operations in the marine unit of the NCS.
“We also presented again on behalf of the NCS a request for council’s approval and council approved the procurement of 427 operational vehicles for the NCS operations in favour of various contractors in the combined sum of N14.55 billion inclusive of 7.5 percent VAT with a delivery period of four weeks,’’ she said.
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“I, however, know that the increment is backed by the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023. The increment is in the Act. That is where they brought it from” Emenike declared.
“The increment started today. NECOM will be meeting very soon to take a stance on the new development.”, the ANLCA high Chief stated.
“All the freight forwarding associations would have to come together on this matter” Oduntan thundered .
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