Automobile dealers under the aegis of Professional Platform of Auto
Dealers Association of Nigeria have accused the Nigeria Customs and
Excise Department of illegal closure of shops, abuse of rights, the
imposition of rates among other underhand practices.
They said the industry which produces an estimate of 20per cent of
the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) directly and generates 60per cent of
revenue for the Nigeria Customs and Excise Department is too colossal to
be taken for granted by either any government or her coercive agencies.
Interim National Coordinator, Professional Platform of Auto Dealers,
Amobi Moghalu said that Customs has locked more than 400 car shops
across the country because there were no collective actions taken by
dealers.
Moghalu said the agency’s sealing of business premises of its members
without a clear explanation was a clear abuse of the rights of the
dealers and their customers.
He continued: “As usual with our industry, some went independently,
other in groups bearing different sums of gratification to induce the
officers of the Customs to open their shops. But, those who have
remained resolute and threatened to litigate against the agencies are
now victimized with their lots still under lock and key for almost two
months now.”
At an inaugural meeting aimed at forming a Joint Action Committee of
Auto Dealers Associations of Nigeria, Moghalu said it is a shame that an
agency of government will find it convenient to single out automobile
dealers and employ impunity in dealing with the industry.
Moghalu said the association must decide on a way forward, how to
incorporate other sister agencies so as to achieve a holistic and
permanent solution to the problems.He added: “As we speak today, Nigeria
land borders are sealed. The only way you can bring any goods is
through the airport or seaports and at each of those points there are
customs officers.
“We import vehicles. When your vehicle lands at Tincan or Apapa port
you go there, customs give you evaluation; you pay and return the papers
to custom officers who release the goods before it comes outside. It is
assumed the goods have been paid for, the goods come to you and customs
turn around lock your shop and say you underpaid.”
The coordinator lamented that there are many grey areas in the
customs business that are not understandable urged the agency to come
out with letdown rules and regulations.A legal practitioner Barrister
Joe Eboigbe described the act as a worrisome development.
Eboigbe said he
was positioned to listen to the challenges facing the automobile
dealers concerning the closure of their shops by men and officers of the
Nigerian Customs and to give them legal advice on the proper approach
to resolving the matter.
He said: “From understanding, the customs did not ask questions. They
came in and sealed up shops. We know they cannot on their own carry out
such extreme action if for any reason they believe some vehicles are
not properly cleared, you pick those vehicles and discuss with the owner
and not lock up the whole shop.
“They can’t be accusers and adjudicators of their case. We will fill in the facts and advise them appropriately.”
Interim secretary of the association, Benny Chijioke, said it is so
painful just to have your business sealed for weeks without being asked
of any documents. He urged the relevant authorities to call the Customs
to order.
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