It has been reported that the importer and freight forwarder has attack the Comptroller General of Customs, over reported plans to shut border in Lagos.
The importer, who described the idea as absurd and one that would worsen the nation’s economic challenges, advised the Customs chief to seek advice on more proactive and modern management technique that would not inhibit trade but prevent smuggling.
According to the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, instead on focusing all attention on borders in the South-West region of the country, Comptroller General of Customs should ensure total watch on all the borders.
He said, ‘’closing borders will not solve any problem; it will rather inflation problems like increase in smuggling, robbery and many other criminal activities.
There is nowhere in the continent where smuggling is completely eradicated. Rather than advocate closure of the border, Comptroller General of Customs should advise government on ensuring a more competitive port system while reviewing import and export policies, particularly in the areas of tariff.”
He said over N30bn investments and more than 50,000 direct and ancillary jobs would be threatened and discourage if the policy was done without consultation and recourse to due process.
According to him, Seme border plays significant role to many legitimate business with highest revenue for the country and government while promoting regional integration under the aegis of Economic Community of West African States.
The importer, who described the idea as absurd and one that would worsen the nation’s economic challenges, advised the Customs chief to seek advice on more proactive and modern management technique that would not inhibit trade but prevent smuggling.
According to the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, instead on focusing all attention on borders in the South-West region of the country, Comptroller General of Customs should ensure total watch on all the borders.
He said, ‘’closing borders will not solve any problem; it will rather inflation problems like increase in smuggling, robbery and many other criminal activities.
There is nowhere in the continent where smuggling is completely eradicated. Rather than advocate closure of the border, Comptroller General of Customs should advise government on ensuring a more competitive port system while reviewing import and export policies, particularly in the areas of tariff.”
He said over N30bn investments and more than 50,000 direct and ancillary jobs would be threatened and discourage if the policy was done without consultation and recourse to due process.
According to him, Seme border plays significant role to many legitimate business with highest revenue for the country and government while promoting regional integration under the aegis of Economic Community of West African States.
Importer complaining over plans to shut borders
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