By Teddy Nwanunobi
Abuja (Sundiata Post) — The Senate, on Tuesday, stopped the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) from penalising Nigerians, who are not able to pay duties on their vehicles within one month, by passing a resolution directing the NCS to halt its plan.
This was sequel to a motion by its Deputy Leader, Bala Na’Allah, who described the new Customs policy as “a serious matter”.
In his contribution, Kogi senator, Dino Melaye, argued that it was not possible to import vehicle without clearance or “collaboration” of the Customs.
The Senate, therefore, resolved that the Customs should halt its actions until the Agency appears before its Committee on Customs.
Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, said it was the responsibility of the Senate to ensure the welfare of Nigerians.
It would be recalled that the Customs had threatened to impound vehicles without duty papers, and to prosecute their owners.