• Membership
  • Advert Rates
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Digital Store
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Headlines
    • Metro
    • Health
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Ecommerce
    • Economy
    • Start-up
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Religion
    • Columnists
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
  • Global
    • Climate
    • Culture
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Weather
    • Social Media
  • e-Edition
  • Home
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Headlines
    • Metro
    • Health
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Ecommerce
    • Economy
    • Start-up
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Religion
    • Columnists
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
  • Global
    • Climate
    • Culture
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Weather
    • Social Media
  • e-Edition
No Result
View All Result
The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT
Home News

AMATO laments seizure of trucks by customs

The Trumpet Nigeria by The Trumpet Nigeria
January 30, 2025
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
AMATO

AMATO

0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on WhatsAppShare on Pinterest

Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has lamented the seizure of some 100 vehicles belonging to its members by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).

National President of the association, Remi Ogungbemi, raised the alarm on the seizure of the trucks at the just concluded second edition of the Port Industry Town Hall Meeting organised by the Journal NG in Lagos.

ADVERTISEMENT

Ogungbemi, who said the trucks are being held in the custody of Customs at the Lagos and Eastern ports, said appeals to the concerned authorities for the release of the containerised trucks have not yielded any positive response, The Trumpet gathered.

“Over 100 of our trucks are in the custody of customs. Our members are suffering for the ignoble and unpatriotic activity of some importers and their cohorts in the maritime industry, who failed to declare the contents of the containers to the Customs, which is the reason for the arrest and impounding of the containers with our trucks. “We have written to the Comptroller General of Customs for the revalidation of the circular sent to us on the subject matter, but no favorable response,” he said.

Read Also: Reconstituting NDDC Board: Matters arising

It would be recalled that the group, had in letter of appeal addressed to the Comptroller General of Customs, dated January 24, 2022, canvassed the revalidation of the format approved in 2017 to enable its members to remove all their trucks under Customs detention so that they could start on a clean slate with the usage of he format.

The letter titled: Passionate Appeal For Revalidation Of Circular 001/2010 following an earlier circular on Directive On The Reprieve For Trucks Used As Means Of Carriage Offending Containerised Cargo.

“We plead that you kindly revalidate the circular to enable us remove all our trucks under Customs detention so that we can start on a clean slate with the usage of the format you have approved for usage and thereafter, if anyone among us or the agents fails to comply, then it can be considered to have criminal intention,” part of the letter reads Responding at the event, Acting Controller in charge of Non-Intrusive Inspection, Paul Ekpeyong, cited the truck owners’ inability to ascertain the true nature of goods in the containers they are conveying to the final destination as reasons for the seizures.

He said most truck owners contact roadside drivers without carrying out background checks on the content of their goods, adding that the drivers convey items contrary to the specified contents the trucks were licenced to carry, which lead to their seizure.

“Truck owners should subject their drivers to roadworthiness tests and check their licences and their drug use before giving them trucks. We arrested a truck, which was specifically for loading beer, but the driver went to load bags of rice,” he said.

Tags: AMATOCustoms
Previous Post

Police kills one bandit, recovers AK 47 rifle in Zamfara

Next Post

Ex-Eagles star commends FC Ebedei Stadium

The Trumpet Nigeria

The Trumpet Nigeria

Next Post
FC Ebedei Stadium - Sagamu

Ex-Eagles star commends FC Ebedei Stadium

About The Trumpet

The Trumpet is a Nigerian based national news media, owned, trademarked and operated by Elomaz Communications Limited with headquarters in FCT-Abuja and regional offices in Lagos and Delta States

Follow Us

Resources

  • Home
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Headlines
    • Metro
    • Health
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Ecommerce
    • Economy
    • Start-up
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Religion
    • Columnists
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
  • Global
    • Climate
    • Culture
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Weather
    • Social Media
  • e-Edition

Recent News

NUJ condemns death threat against chairman, says hostility towards Journalists unacceptable

NUJ decries harassment, power bill exploitation, landlords’ extortion

July 1, 2025
WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, ICC Secretary-General call for stronger multilateral system

WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, ICC Secretary-General call for stronger multilateral system

July 1, 2025
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact us
  • About Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact us
  • About Us

© 2025 The Trumpet News Papers - Developed by VIS Nigeria.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Headlines
    • Metro
    • Health
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Ecommerce
    • Economy
    • Start-up
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Religion
    • Columnists
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
  • Global
    • Climate
    • Culture
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Weather
    • Social Media
  • e-Edition

© 2025 The Trumpet News Papers - Developed by VIS Nigeria.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Go to mobile version
Verified by MonsterInsights