Fruit and vegetables exports in Nigeria have lamented the shutting down of the Export Unit at the Lagos international airport by officials of the Federal Operations Unit of the Nigerian Customs Service. According to the exporters, the closure has led to loss of revenue.
The exporters alleged that Customs acted following a tip off about some Chinese who were exporting donkey skin through Emirates Airline.
Confirming the incident, Captain John Okakpu Chief Executive Officer, ABX World, described the exporters frustrations as unquantifiable, saying they have already lost millions of Naira following the Customs' action.
He said Customs ought to have carried out a thorough investigation before shutting down all export businesses at the Lagos Airport.
Capt. John said the action negates Federal Government’s agricultural road map which was launched by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Monday 15 August.
In a swift reaction, an official of the Nigerian Customs Service, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, said the closure was sequel to information, the service received concerning some prohibited items .
The official said : “I can confirm to you that our operatives have shut down the facility. This is to enable us carry out thorough investigations on the information we got. Our men are still stationed there to ensure that we get to the root of the matter.”
Source: thenationonlineng.net
