The Federal Government have requested for presentation of documents for verification from owners of private jets in the country.
The order was contained in a notice through the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
“The Nigeria Customs Service announces a verification exercise for privately owned aircraft operating in Nigeria,” the statement read.
“This exercise aims to identify improperly imported private aircraft without documentation, ensuring proper imports and maximum revenue collection.”
The verification, which started on the 19th of June is expected to last for 30 days. The venue is the Tariff and Trade Department Room, Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters at No 4 Abidjan Street, Wuse Zone 3 in Abuja.
The notice said the verification exercise will be held from 10:00 am – to 5:00 pm daily.
It further disclosed that owners and operators of private jets in the country are to come with some relevant documents.
These include 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).
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