The Federal Government on Monday announced the suspension of duties, tariffs and taxes for the importation of some food items through land and sea borders.
The foods include maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and
cowpeas.
Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food
Security, disclosed this while announcing a 150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for
food commodities.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Kyari said:
“150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for Food Commodities, suspension of duties,
tariffs and taxes for the importation of certain food commodities (through land
and sea borders). These commodities include maize, husked brown rice, wheat and
cowpeas.
“Under this arrangement, imported food commodities will be
subjected to a Recommended Retail Price (RRP).
“I am glad to reiterate that the Government’s position
exemplifies standards that would not compromise the safety of the various food
items for consumption.
“In addition to the importation by private sector, Federal
Government will import 250,000MT of wheat and 250,000MT of maize. The imported
food commodities in their semi processed state will target supplies to the
small-scale processors and millers across the country.”
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