The Federal Government through rhe Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, on Monday, announced the suspension of duties, tariffs and taxes on the importation of some food items through land and sea borders.
The Agric minister, Abubakar Kyari, who disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja, said it was in line with the President Bola Tinubu’s directive to address food insecurity in Nigeria.
The food items, according to Kyari, include maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas.
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He 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.”
