The Federal Government has been called upon to extend the reduction of duties and tariffs on cars and minivans

The Federal Government has been called upon to extend the reduction of duties and tariffs on cars and minivans that carry less than 10 persons.

Recently the government reduced the duties and tariffs on imported vehicles that carry more than 10 persons from 35 per cent to five per cent, a development that was greeted with commendations.

Reacting to the development, industry operators under the aegis of the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria lauded the initiative of government but stated that the reduction should be extended to cars and minivans.

They told journalists in Abuja that cars and minivans made up the bulk of vehicles used for intra-city and inter-city transportation.

Speaking on behalf of the operators, the National President, AMDON, Ajibola Adedoyin, said, “The reduction is a welcome development.

We’ve been at the forefront of this for some years now, trying to let the government know that there is a need to allow levies be reduced on imported used vehicles. We’ve made several presentations to relevant authorities.”‌

He added, “However, we feel there is still room for improvement. Our line of argument is that whatever affects transportation affects the economy and I think it was based on that thinking that the reduction in clearing cost was only limited to commercial vehicles and tractors.”