By Nafisat Makinde
The Nigerian Government has taken a bold step in enforcing tax compliance, grounding at least 60 private jets across major Nigerian airports.
The move targets owners who have allegedly failed to pay import duties running into several billions of naira.
In a decisive action, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has impounded several luxury aircraft, including Bombardier Global 6000, 6500, and 7500 series. The clampdown has also resulted in the sealing of private jet hangars at Lagos and Abuja airports, sending a strong message to defaulters.
“We will not tolerate any form of tax evasion or non-compliance. Our aim is to ensure that all relevant parties adhere to the laws and regulations governing import duties,” a spokesperson for the NCS said.
The government’s efforts to recover revenue and enforce compliance with tax regulations have yielded significant results.
Owners of the affected aircraft are expected to settle their outstanding import duties before their jets can be released.
This development is set to have far-reaching implications for the aviation industry in Nigeria.
