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.

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/

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