“In a country where 129 million are living below the poverty line amid harsh economic conditions, importers will inevitably pass this new fee of 4% FOB costs on to consumers, further straining the budgets of millions of struggling households. And industries that import their raw materials whose duties are only 5%, the customs agency will now charge importers an extra 80% of the duty amount as administrative fees.” – Bukola Saraki, former Senate President.
Bukola Saraki, former Senate President
