On Monday, Deji Adeyanju, a human rights attorney and the convener of Concerned Nigerians, pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to waive import taxes on any food that is brought into Nigeria.
According to Adeyanju, the action will help Nigerians deal with their current food scarcity.
He said this while praising Tinubu for his recent directive to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to return food products that had been seized to their legal owners.
In a statement he signed, Adeyanju said such an action “demonstrates Tinubu’s commitment to tackling hunger and food insecurity in the country.”
According to Adeyanju: “President Tinubu’s directive to the Customs Service reflects his responsiveness to the concerns and criticisms raised by the public. The prevailing insecurity caused by banditry and other criminal activities has significantly impacted the agricultural sector.
“Many farmers are unable to go to their farms due to the fear of attacks, resulting in reduced agricultural productivity and food scarcity.
“The President should temporarily remove import duties on all imported food items. This measure will help alleviate the current challenges faced by Nigerians.
“I commend the President’s ability to listen to critics and respond accordingly, as demonstrated by his recent decisions.”
