[File photo] CGC of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to commence the implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge and related fiscal adjustments from tomorrow July 1, 2026.
The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, represented by the Zonal Coordinator for Zone A, Mohammed Babadende, disclosed this during a nationwide sensitisation programme, held at Apapa Area Command.
The programme brought together Customs officers, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, importers and other key stakeholders under the theme, “Implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge and Related Fiscal Adjustments.”
The initiative aimed to promote environmental sustainability, reduce carbon emissions and encourage the importation of cleaner vehicles into the country, in line with global environmental standards.
” This sensitisation is designed to ensure that every stakeholder clearly understands the policy before implementation,” he said.
In a technical presentation, the Comptroller in charge of Tariff, System Audit and Coordination, Murtala Muazu, explained that the Green Tax Surcharge differs from conventional fiscal measures and would therefore require a distinct assessment process.
