Rice imports remain banned through the land borders – Customs
 The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS)
said on Sunday that it effect a total ban on the importation of rice into the
country by 2017. The disclosure was made in Abuja just as the Service denied
reports circulating posting in the online media that the Customs had lifted the
ban on importation of rice into the country. Deputy Controller, Wale Adeniyi
who made the disclosure, explained that rice importation through land borders
remained banned and prohibited warning that those especially smugglers caught
violating the law will be arrested and prosecuted. Chairman of Pearl Universal
Impex Limited, Pulkit Jain, the new Emir of Borgu, Muhammed Sani Haliru
Dantoro, Independent Director, Pearl Universal Impex , Kamal Pandey; Jubril
Bokani Yeman, Consultant Community and Publishing Sector and Mr. Vaibhav Sinha,
Accountant, Pearl Universal Impex at the first rice harvest ceremony of the
Pearl Universal Impex Limited in Saminaka, Borgu LGA, Niger state recently.
Chairman of Pearl Universal Impex Limited, Pulkit Jain, the new Emir of Borgu,
Muhammed Sani Haliru Dantoro, Independent Director, Pearl Universal Impex ,
Kamal Pandey; Jubril Bokani Yeman, Consultant Community and Publishing Sector
and Mr. Vaibhav Sinha, Accountant, Pearl Universal Impex at the first rice
harvest ceremony of the Pearl Universal Impex Limited in Saminaka, Borgu LGA,
Niger state recently. He however said those coming into the country
legitimately through the seaports where proper duties and extant charges are
paid will continue through the end of 2016. Adeniyi attributed the circulation
of wrong information on the true situation of the commodity to the activities
and ploy of a cabal engaged in rice smuggling and recycling, to confuse the
public and set it against the federal government. The NCS through a statement
by Adeniyi, Public Relations Officer said, “Our attention has been drawn to
publications on various online platforms indicating that the Nigeria Customs
Service has reversed the ban on Rice importation through the land borders.
“These reports were attributed to a press interview purportedly granted by the
Service Public Relations Officer, Deputy-Comptroller Wale Adeniyi. “It has
become necessary to re-state the true position in view of the confusion which
these online publications may create in the industry. “It is even more
expedient to provide this clarification given that the fact that the Service
has taken a firm position earlier in the week through a joint press conference
with Stakeholders. “First, we like to reiterate the position that importation
of Rice remains banned through our Land Borders, and we have the commitment of
Partner Government Agencies and Stakeholders to enforce this restriction.
“While this restriction is in force, Rice imports through the Ports are still
allowed subject to payment of extant charges. Continuing Adeniyi said, “It is
equally important to restate the confidence of the Nigeria Customs Service in
the ability of Nigerian Rice Producers to fill the existing sufficiency gaps in
the supply of the product. “The Service has noted with satisfaction the ongoing
Rice Revolution undertaken by many State Governments, and Strategic
Interventions by Federal Government Agencies. “The Service is convinced that
the bumper harvests expected from these efforts will address the supply gap in
2017. “It is our belief that continuous waste of scarce forex on a commodity
that can be produced locally makes no economic sense, most especially at a
period of recession. “The Service will therefore advocate a total Ban on Rice
Importation into Nigeria with effect from 2017. “It is worrisome that the
publications that resurfaced this weekend were being attributed to a Press
interview granted in October 2015. “We strongly suspect that some powerful
forces behind Rice Smuggling are at work, recycling an old report under a
different circumstance to create confusion. “We urge Nigerians to watch out for
similar antics as the firm stand on Rice smuggling will pitch their selfish
interest against our national interest.
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS)
said on Sunday that it effect a total ban on the importation of rice into the
country by 2017. The disclosure was made in Abuja just as the Service denied
reports circulating posting in the online media that the Customs had lifted the
ban on importation of rice into the country. Deputy Controller, Wale Adeniyi
who made the disclosure, explained that rice importation through land borders
remained banned and prohibited warning that those especially smugglers caught
violating the law will be arrested and prosecuted. Chairman of Pearl Universal
Impex Limited, Pulkit Jain, the new Emir of Borgu, Muhammed Sani Haliru
Dantoro, Independent Director, Pearl Universal Impex , Kamal Pandey; Jubril
Bokani Yeman, Consultant Community and Publishing Sector and Mr. Vaibhav Sinha,
Accountant, Pearl Universal Impex at the first rice harvest ceremony of the
Pearl Universal Impex Limited in Saminaka, Borgu LGA, Niger state recently.
Chairman of Pearl Universal Impex Limited, Pulkit Jain, the new Emir of Borgu,
Muhammed Sani Haliru Dantoro, Independent Director, Pearl Universal Impex ,
Kamal Pandey; Jubril Bokani Yeman, Consultant Community and Publishing Sector
and Mr. Vaibhav Sinha, Accountant, Pearl Universal Impex at the first rice
harvest ceremony of the Pearl Universal Impex Limited in Saminaka, Borgu LGA,
Niger state recently. He however said those coming into the country
legitimately through the seaports where proper duties and extant charges are
paid will continue through the end of 2016. Adeniyi attributed the circulation
of wrong information on the true situation of the commodity to the activities
and ploy of a cabal engaged in rice smuggling and recycling, to confuse the
public and set it against the federal government. The NCS through a statement
by Adeniyi, Public Relations Officer said, “Our attention has been drawn to
publications on various online platforms indicating that the Nigeria Customs
Service has reversed the ban on Rice importation through the land borders.
“These reports were attributed to a press interview purportedly granted by the
Service Public Relations Officer, Deputy-Comptroller Wale Adeniyi. “It has
become necessary to re-state the true position in view of the confusion which
these online publications may create in the industry. “It is even more
expedient to provide this clarification given that the fact that the Service
has taken a firm position earlier in the week through a joint press conference
with Stakeholders. “First, we like to reiterate the position that importation
of Rice remains banned through our Land Borders, and we have the commitment of
Partner Government Agencies and Stakeholders to enforce this restriction.
“While this restriction is in force, Rice imports through the Ports are still
allowed subject to payment of extant charges. Continuing Adeniyi said, “It is
equally important to restate the confidence of the Nigeria Customs Service in
the ability of Nigerian Rice Producers to fill the existing sufficiency gaps in
the supply of the product. “The Service has noted with satisfaction the ongoing
Rice Revolution undertaken by many State Governments, and Strategic
Interventions by Federal Government Agencies. “The Service is convinced that
the bumper harvests expected from these efforts will address the supply gap in
2017. “It is our belief that continuous waste of scarce forex on a commodity
that can be produced locally makes no economic sense, most especially at a
period of recession. “The Service will therefore advocate a total Ban on Rice
Importation into Nigeria with effect from 2017. “It is worrisome that the
publications that resurfaced this weekend were being attributed to a Press
interview granted in October 2015. “We strongly suspect that some powerful
forces behind Rice Smuggling are at work, recycling an old report under a
different circumstance to create confusion. “We urge Nigerians to watch out for
similar antics as the firm stand on Rice smuggling will pitch their selfish
interest against our national interest.
The Nigerian Customs 
Service (NCS) said on Sunday that it effect a total ban on the 
importation of rice into the country by 2017.
The disclosure was made in Abuja just as the Service denied reports 
circulating posting in the online media that the Customs had lifted the 
ban on importation of rice into the country.
Deputy Controller, Wale Adeniyi who made the disclosure, explained that 
rice importation through land borders remained banned and prohibited 
warning that those especially smugglers caught violating the law will be
 arrested and prosecuted.
Chairman of Pearl Universal Impex Limited, Pulkit Jain, the new Emir of 
Borgu, Muhammed Sani Haliru Dantoro, Independent Director, Pearl 
Universal Impex , Kamal Pandey; Jubril Bokani Yeman, Consultant 
Community and Publishing Sector and Mr. Vaibhav Sinha, Accountant, Pearl
 Universal Impex at the first rice harvest ceremony of the Pearl 
Universal Impex Limited in Saminaka, Borgu LGA, Niger state recently.
Chairman of Pearl Universal Impex Limited, Pulkit Jain, the new Emir of 
Borgu, Muhammed Sani Haliru Dantoro, Independent Director, Pearl 
Universal Impex , Kamal Pandey; Jubril Bokani Yeman, Consultant 
Community and Publishing Sector and Mr. Vaibhav Sinha, Accountant, Pearl
 Universal Impex at the first rice harvest ceremony of the Pearl 
Universal Impex Limited in Saminaka, Borgu LGA, Niger state recently.
He however said those coming into the country legitimately through the 
seaports where proper duties and extant charges are paid will continue 
through the end of 2016.
Adeniyi attributed the circulation of wrong information on the true 
situation of the commodity to the activities and ploy of a cabal engaged
 in rice smuggling and recycling, to confuse the public and set it 
against the federal government.
The NCS through a statement by Adeniyi, Public Relations Officer said, 
“Our attention has been drawn to publications on various online 
platforms indicating that the Nigeria Customs Service has reversed the 
ban on Rice importation through the land borders.
“These reports were attributed to a press interview purportedly granted 
by the Service Public Relations Officer, Deputy-Comptroller Wale 
Adeniyi.
“It has become necessary to re-state the true position in view of the 
confusion which these online publications may create in the industry.
“It is even more expedient to provide this clarification given that the 
fact that the Service has taken a firm position earlier in the week 
through a joint press conference with Stakeholders.
“First, we like to reiterate the position that importation of Rice 
remains banned through our Land Borders, and we have the commitment of 
Partner Government Agencies and Stakeholders to enforce this 
restriction.
“While this restriction is in force, Rice imports through the Ports are 
still allowed subject to payment of extant charges.
Continuing Adeniyi said, “It is equally important to restate the 
confidence of the Nigeria Customs Service in the ability of Nigerian 
Rice Producers to fill the existing sufficiency gaps in the supply of 
the product.
“The Service has noted with satisfaction the ongoing Rice Revolution 
undertaken by many State Governments, and Strategic Interventions by 
Federal Government Agencies.
“The Service is convinced that the bumper harvests expected from these 
efforts will address the supply gap in 2017.
“It is our belief that continuous waste of scarce forex on a commodity 
that can be produced locally makes no economic sense, most especially at
 a period of recession.
“The Service will therefore advocate a total Ban on Rice Importation 
into Nigeria with effect from 2017.
“It is worrisome that the publications that resurfaced this weekend were
 being attributed to a Press interview granted in October 2015.
“We strongly suspect that some powerful forces behind Rice Smuggling are
 at work, recycling an old report under a different circumstance to 
create confusion.
“We urge Nigerians to watch out for similar antics as the firm stand on 
Rice smuggling will pitch their selfish interest against our national 
interest.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/rice-imports-remain-banned-land-borders-customs/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/rice-imports-remain-banned-land-borders-customs/
The Nigerian Customs 
Service (NCS) said on Sunday that it effect a total ban on the 
importation of rice into the country by 2017.
The disclosure was made in Abuja just as the Service denied reports 
circulating posting in the online media that the Customs had lifted the 
ban on importation of rice into the country.
Deputy Controller, Wale Adeniyi who made the disclosure, explained that 
rice importation through land borders remained banned and prohibited 
warning that those especially smugglers caught violating the law will be
 arrested and prosecuted.
Chairman of Pearl Universal Impex Limited, Pulkit Jain, the new Emir of 
Borgu, Muhammed Sani Haliru Dantoro, Independent Director, Pearl 
Universal Impex , Kamal Pandey; Jubril Bokani Yeman, Consultant 
Community and Publishing Sector and Mr. Vaibhav Sinha, Accountant, Pearl
 Universal Impex at the first rice harvest ceremony of the Pearl 
Universal Impex Limited in Saminaka, Borgu LGA, Niger state recently.
Chairman of Pearl Universal Impex Limited, Pulkit Jain, the new Emir of 
Borgu, Muhammed Sani Haliru Dantoro, Independent Director, Pearl 
Universal Impex , Kamal Pandey; Jubril Bokani Yeman, Consultant 
Community and Publishing Sector and Mr. Vaibhav Sinha, Accountant, Pearl
 Universal Impex at the first rice harvest ceremony of the Pearl 
Universal Impex Limited in Saminaka, Borgu LGA, Niger state recently.
He however said those coming into the country legitimately through the 
seaports where proper duties and extant charges are paid will continue 
through the end of 2016.
Adeniyi attributed the circulation of wrong information on the true 
situation of the commodity to the activities and ploy of a cabal engaged
 in rice smuggling and recycling, to confuse the public and set it 
against the federal government.
The NCS through a statement by Adeniyi, Public Relations Officer said, 
“Our attention has been drawn to publications on various online 
platforms indicating that the Nigeria Customs Service has reversed the 
ban on Rice importation through the land borders.
“These reports were attributed to a press interview purportedly granted 
by the Service Public Relations Officer, Deputy-Comptroller Wale 
Adeniyi.
“It has become necessary to re-state the true position in view of the 
confusion which these online publications may create in the industry.
“It is even more expedient to provide this clarification given that the 
fact that the Service has taken a firm position earlier in the week 
through a joint press conference with Stakeholders.
“First, we like to reiterate the position that importation of Rice 
remains banned through our Land Borders, and we have the commitment of 
Partner Government Agencies and Stakeholders to enforce this 
restriction.
“While this restriction is in force, Rice imports through the Ports are 
still allowed subject to payment of extant charges.
Continuing Adeniyi said, “It is equally important to restate the 
confidence of the Nigeria Customs Service in the ability of Nigerian 
Rice Producers to fill the existing sufficiency gaps in the supply of 
the product.
“The Service has noted with satisfaction the ongoing Rice Revolution 
undertaken by many State Governments, and Strategic Interventions by 
Federal Government Agencies.
“The Service is convinced that the bumper harvests expected from these 
efforts will address the supply gap in 2017.
“It is our belief that continuous waste of scarce forex on a commodity 
that can be produced locally makes no economic sense, most especially at
 a period of recession.
“The Service will therefore advocate a total Ban on Rice Importation 
into Nigeria with effect from 2017.
“It is worrisome that the publications that resurfaced this weekend were
 being attributed to a Press interview granted in October 2015.
“We strongly suspect that some powerful forces behind Rice Smuggling are
 at work, recycling an old report under a different circumstance to 
create confusion.
“We urge Nigerians to watch out for similar antics as the firm stand on 
Rice smuggling will pitch their selfish interest against our national 
interest.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/rice-imports-remain-banned-land-borders-customs/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/rice-imports-remain-banned-land-borders-customs/
 
 
 
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