Importers, clearing agents call on FG to review tariffs

Importers and clearing agents have called on the Federal Government to review port tariff and find ways to make the ports more attractive to businesses.

They said it was high time the FG reviewed the tariff to eliminate uncertainties and to harmonize standard with other ports, especially those of neighbouring countries.

Speaking on the issue, the National President, Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANALCA), Prince Olayiwola Shittu, said port tariff was not proportionate with the services provided by terminal workers and it makes the ports low-spirited.

Shittu maintained that the Nigerian Shippers’ Council should be emulated as it has removed service charges to cut down the expenses involved in doing business in ports.