The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved zero import duties on all imported printing equipment into the country by the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria’s (CIPPON) licensed printing equipment dealers.
The good news from the Chartered body – CIPPON came as a relief to the printing equipment dealers, who yearning for the high cost of tariff on import duty has caused the sky rocking of equipment cost, thereby affecting the final cost of print production.
This information was made available by the institute to equipment dealers on Printers’ social media platforms across the country. In an official statement by the council secretary, Mr. Akin Oduwole, he said: “CIPPON advocacy work has yielded a great result. All printing equipment dealers that wish to benefit from these zero import duties should contact the secretariat to process their licenses”.
Reacting to the news, the Chairman of Yaliam Press, Alhaji Yahaya Amfani said: “Great job and the way to go CIPPON!!! Weldon to the president, Mr. Olugbemi Malomo, his executives, and the entire council members, including those who worked to achieve these historic achievements. We are making progress despite some challenges we hope and pray to overcome soonest, united we stand to gain more from the federal and state governments” He stated
