MMIA secretariat closure blamed for major revenue losses
Femi Anifowose, South-West Zonal Coordinator of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, has raised concerns about Nigeria losing significant revenue due to the ongoing closure of the association’s secretariat at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The closure has reportedly disrupted the association’s operations and affected government revenue collection. Anifowose said that despite resolving internal leadership issues, the police have not reopened the office, hindering members’ ability to coordinate and comply with regulations. He urged the Nigerian Police Force to intervene and resolve the situation.
TLDR
- Femi Anifowose stated that the closure of the MMIA secretariat is causing Nigeria to lose revenue.
- The association’s operations have been disrupted, affecting trade facilitation and compliance with government policies.
- Attempts by the association’s Board of Trustees Chairman and executives to retrieve the office keys from the police have been unsuccessful.
- Anifowose appealed to the Inspector-General of Police for urgent intervention.
- Police representatives declined to comment, citing that the case is still in court.
