Senate Stops Ban On Importation of ‘Tokunbo’ Cars Through Land Borders

The senate today called for a stop of the policy banning the importation of used vehicles into the country through land borders. The decision was taken at the plenary on Wednesday.

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The Federal Government had last year announced the ban on the importation of used vehicles, popularly known as Tokunbo, through land borders.
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The implementation through Nigerian Customs Service was to become effective on January 1, 2017.‎

However, a grace of three months was granted for those who must have placed orders to complete the clearing process.‎

But Nigerians have been complaining, saying it would make the cost of such cars increase. And with the senate's resolution, they agree with those who are against the policy.