It appears that President Tinubu’s recent directive to suspend import duties on food items has not been fully implemented by the Nigerian Customs Service, much to the frustration of importers.
Despite the President’s efforts to reduce food prices and make essential items more accessible to the public, the Customs Service has continued to collect import duties on food imports, effectively maintaining the status quo.
This lack of compliance with the presidential directive has led to ongoing delays and additional costs for importers, who are required to pay the import duties before their goods can be cleared from the ports.
The situation has created a disconnect between the government’s policy and the actual implementation by the relevant government agency, which is tasked with enforcing the law and ensuring compliance with trade regulations.
It is crucial for the government to address this issue promptly and ensure that all relevant agencies are aligned with the President’s directive.
Failure to do so could undermine public trust in the government’s ability to deliver on its promises and effectively manage the economy.
The government should also consider strengthening its oversight mechanisms to ensure that all government agencies are held accountable for their actions and are working towards the common goal of improving the lives of Nigerian citizens