NAHCO will not export banned items – Acting MD

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company plc (nahco aviance) yesterday vowed that it will never accept to export any item on the list of prohibited items by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).

Some of the items, as published on the website of the NCS include, maize, timber (rough or sawn), raw hides and skin (including Wet Blue and all unfinished leather) H.S. Codes 4101.2000.00 - 4108.9200.00, scrap metals and unprocessed rubber latex and rubber lumps.

Others are artefacts and antiquities and wildlife animals classified as endangered species and their products e.g. crocodile, elephant, lizard, eagle, monkey, zebra, lion among others and all goods imported.

The Acting Managing Director of the company, Mrs. Folashade Ode, during a visit to some units within the company tasked members of staff to be vigilant and dedicated to duty.

Ode who was named MD/CEO in an acting capacity in a notice received at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on August 7, 2017, told staff at the export warehouse of the company that they should always adhere strictly to the guidelines governing the export of cargoes through the warehouse.

A statement by the company’s spokesman, Mr. Tayo Ajakaye, said “NAHCO has never and will never accept to export any item on the list of prohibited items including donkey skin. You should always be on your guard.”