FG Announces New Deadline For Private Jet Owners’ Verification

FG Announces New Deadline For Private Jet Owners’ VerificationThe federal government of Nigeria has announced a one-month extension for owners of private aircraft to complete their verification process. This exercise relates to the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private jets.

The new deadline is now set from Monday, October 14, to Thursday, November 14, 2024, as confirmed by Abdullahi Maiwada, spokesperson for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Previously, the government had planned to ground over 60 private jets owned by prominent individuals due to unpaid import duties totaling billions of naira, with enforcement originally scheduled to begin on October 14.

In a statement, Maiwada noted that the extension allows owners and operators of private jets additional time to comply with necessary regulations. The NCS’s announcement stated: “The verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircraft has been extended by one month, from Monday, October 14, 2024, to Thursday, November 14, 2024.”

This extension aims to further engage operators who are willing to regularize their import duties, providing them with an extra opportunity to meet compliance requirements. The NCS is committed to ensuring that all illegally imported aircraft adhere to legal standards, promoting transparency and accountability in the aviation sector.

The NCS encourages aircraft operators to utilize this extended period to fulfill their obligations and avoid potential sanctions for non-compliance after the deadline. Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR reiterated the Service’s commitment to enforcing import duty regulations and maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s aviation industry, while expressing appreciation for the cooperation of stakeholders involved in this process.

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