The Federal Government on Monday announced the suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on some essential food items imported through land and sea borders.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made this known during a press briefing at the National Press Centre, Abuja.
Kyari disclosed that the listed food items will enjoy a 150-day Duty-Free Import Window.
Here is a list of food commodities:
1. Maize
- Wheat
- Husked brown rice
- Cowpeas