Reps committee queries Customs for purchase of more ports scanners

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The Committee had earlier approved the purchase of the scanners while approving the budget of the Nigeria Customs Service.

The House of Representatives Committee on Customs has faulted the plans by the federal government to purchase four new scanners for theThe NSC is planning to purchase scanners, while refusing to repair the existing ones.

In April, the House had warned against “China made scanners” and advised the apex bank to get German or American products.Even though the House already approved the purchase, the committee, on Monday, made a U-turn and called for the repairs of the existing scanners instead. Stephen Okon, the representative of the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, said the government decided to buy new scanners because the manufacturer and service provider failed to provide spare parts.

 

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