Why Customs wants to launch verification exercise on private aircraft

  • The Nigeria Customs Service has launched a verification exercise to determine improperly imported aircraft in Nigeria
  • The Customs said the one-month-long verification exercise is to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and drive revenue
  • The NCS listed documents needed for verification and said the private aircraft owners would present them at its headquarters in Abuja

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a thorough verification exercise targeting private jet owners operating in Nigeria.

The plan, disclosed in a statement signed by the Customs management, aims to identify private aircraft improperly imported without required documentation.