By Winifred Ngozi Orji
Harboursandport.com: Lagos - December 31, 2024: The Tin-can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, has denied allegations made by a 70-year-old United States of America returnee, Olukayode David-Albert, that he was asked to pay N76 million to clear his two vehicles and personal belongings.
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| Customs Area Controller, CAC of Tin-can Island Port Command, Frank Onyeka |
In a statement signed by Ngozi N Okwara, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, explained that David-Albert is eligible to bring in his personal belongings duty-free, but the two vehicles in his consignment are not exempt from duty payment.
According to the statement, the luxurious 2024 Hyundai SUV attracts an Import Duty rate of 20 per cent, a levy of 20 per cent and a Value Added Tax, VAT of 7.5 per cent . She noted that the Service determined the appropriate duty value for the two vehicles to be N35 million which is significantly less than the ₦53.5 million alleged as a "compromise" amount.
The Commend also denied David-Albert's claim that he was asked to pay ₦76 million, stating that no officer requested such an amount.
"It is disheartening that Mr. David-Albert has resorted to making unsubstantiated claims in the media rather than complying with established procedures," the statement read.
The Nigeria Customs Service has urged the public to disregard Mr. David-Albert's claims, stating that it remains committed to upholding transparency, professionalism, and fairness in its operations.
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