FG has Banned Importation Of "Small Generators"

The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned the importation of small generators popularly called 'I pass You', used by some Nigerians.

The Controller, Federation Operations Unit Zone A, Lagos of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Madugu Sanni Jubrin, disclosed this in Lagos while speaking with news men.

Mr. Sanni Jubrin also said that the command seized 4,733 goods worth N52 million and arrested some suspected smugglers since he assumed duty one week ago..

He continue by saying the seizures were made possible by intelligence gathering and other measures put in place by the unit with a view to ensuring that the supply chains of smugglers were fully blocked...

Conducting journalists round the seized items which included 239 bales of used clothing valued at N10 million, 1,120 cartons units of the small generators valued at N13.4 million, among them, Madugu said the unit would not relent in its efforts in ensuring that prohibited goods are impounded and those involved in its importation prosecuted.

"The smaller generators have been banned by the Federal Government because it is causing air pollution and destruction of our lungs and breathing system. That is why they have banned it but people are still interested in smuggling them in, that is why we intercepted them.

"If you go to the market, you still see them because people have imported them before the ban.

So it is the leftover they had before the ban that they are selling because the law did not back date the ban and it is not an absolute prohibition.

"It has been prohibition by trade which means you cannot bring it in large quantity and sell to the public".

That is the type of prohibition we have on this but if you buy one piece, Customs and FG won't seize it.

"We will not relent in our efforts. When we see any prohibited item, we will seize, arrest the people and we will allow the law court to take decision on prosecuting them.

So it is better for them to stop smuggling than to continue when they know the Customs & FG is against it" , he said.

Do you think it is ok for the people???
If Yess what of the poor and the needy that can't afford to get the Big and Portable one...

#whatsyoursay
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