Customs Holds Stakeholders’ Meeting In Kano

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has disclosed that it would engage stakeholders in the sector at an event slated for this week.

A statement issued by the Service on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, stated that the programme is for stakeholders in the northern zone.

Business Post also learnt that meeting will focus on the review of Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA).

Our correspondent gathered that the event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at the Customs Area Command, Bompai, Kano.

The time for the occasion, Business Post gathered, is 11am prompt. All stakeholders have been urged to attend the programme.

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