Senate committee on marine transport has directed the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to meet its tax obligations to the Nigerian Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
The committee gave this directive at an interactive session with professionals in the marine transport sector.
NLNG cumulatively owes NIMASA the sum of $158 million in taxes.
The tax includes the three percent gross levy on freight cargo ships, two percent surcharge on carbortage levy and sea protection levy charged on all foreign flagged ships calling at the nation’s ports facilities.
President Goodluck Jonathan had directed the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Mohammed Adoke to wade into the rift between the two bodies and come up with an amicable solution.
Speaking at the meeting, a member of the committee, Benedict Ayande assured that the committee would resolve the matter in the interest of Nigerians.
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