Attah said this was paramount considering security challenges in the country and reluctant of some highly placed individuals to pay taxes. He stated that this development would ensure strict compliance with all relevant regulations governing importations of such airplanes.
“Consequently, Nigeria Customs Service in line with its statutory functions as provided for in part III sections 27, 35, 37, 45, 46, 47, 52, 56, 63 and 64.
“Part XI sections 144, 145, 155, 160, 161 and 164 as well as part XII sections 167, 168, 169, 173 and 174 of the Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA).
“We hereby invite all the owners of Private Aircrafts in the country to come forward with their relevant importation clearance documents for verification.
“The expected documents are aircrafts certificate of registration, NCAA’s Flight Operations Compliance Certificate (FOCC) and NCAA’s Maintenance Compliance Certificate.