The Association Of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents Boss Frowns At Nigeria’s Auto Policy

Recently, the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has condemned Nigeria’s automotive policy, saying it will not enhance the growth of the sector.

This was made known by Kayode Farinto, the Acting National President of ANCLA. He made this known in his goodwill message to mark this year’s Eid-el Kabir celebration. He also said the policy had continued to enrich a few Nigerians to the detriment of the nation’s economy.

He also noted that with the introduction of the policy, Nigeria could not manufacture a single part of a car, he called on the need for the review of the age limit on imported used vehicles from 12 years to at least 15 years.

The statement he gave in his remark read, “the entire auto policy is a scam that has continued to enrich few Nigerians at the detriment of our economy. 

“With the introduction in the last 10 years or more, we are unable to produce ordinary radiators.

“Meanwhile, few are smiling home with our money under the guise of being local assemblers and manufacturers. It is high time we revised this policy.

“We, as trade Facilitators, will continue to do our best to ensure that more revenue is generated into the federation account, as part of our nation-building.

“However, we are using the opportunity to appeal to the Federal Government to revisit many issues that can touch the lives of many Nigerian grassroots. The age limit on imported vehicles needs to be reviewed to at least 15 years from the current 12 years.”

This current automotive policy currently in use was introduced in 2014. It seeks to encourage local manufacturers to vehicles while phasing out the importation of used vehicles. 

The ANCLA boss also advised the Federal Government to institute a consistent policy in the maritime sector moving forward.