The federal government is set to clamp down on operators of improperly imported private jets into the country.
The exercise is expected to lead to the payment of the mandatory and accurate import duty, and private jet owners and operators who fail to pay may have their jets grounded.
The verification exercise is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
Consequently, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has invited about 80 operators and owners of private jets to appear at the headquarters of the NCS in Abuja with their aircraft import documents.
The special aircraft import verification exercise is expected to last for 30 days, according to a public notice issued by the NCS.
The NCS, in the notice, sis the verification exercise for privately owned aircraft operating in Nigeria aims to identify improperly imported private aircraft without documentation, ensuring proper imports and maximum revenue collection.
It said owners and operators of the private jets should come with relevant documents including aircraft Certificate of Registration, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority’s Flight Operation Compliance Certificate, NCAA’s Maintenance Compliance Certificate, NCAA’s Permit for Non-Commercial Flights, and Temporary Import Permit (if applicable).
