43 win Customs e-auction cars

Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on Monday disclosed that 43 out of the 68 people who bid for cars through its e-auction platform, have emerged winners.

The Public Relations Officer, Mr. Joseph Attah, who made this known in a statement added that “282 people registered, 268 were enabled with 245 able to generate e-wallet assessment. Out of 177 that recharged their e-wallets, 68 bided and 43 emerged as winners.”

On the challenges faced by some individuals in recharging their e-wallet, the statement explained that “all the 23 Customs duty collecting banks were carried along, properly trained in the process, however, upon launch of the platform,” only Jaiz Bank was discovered to be ready and active on the platform.

The statement also disclosed that upon the various complaints received by customs, the Service immediately wrote a letter to all the designated banks requesting them to “integrate with the e-auction application for the recharging of e-wallet” on the 3rd July 2017. The service has also contacted the Central bank of Nigeria to confirm the readiness of commercial banks to perform their roles in ensuring a hitch-free exercise.

While looking forward to seeing more banks hook to the platform and ease the process for bidders, the Nigerian customs assured the general public of the service determination to ensure that the e- auction is transparent and accountable.

According to the statement, The Service resolves it is motivated by the core benefits of generating more revenue for the Federal Government while providing equal opportunities to all Nigerians.

The second round of bidding is expected to commence on the 10th of July 2017 and will stop at 12noon on Wednesday 12th July 2017.