International airlines must ensure passengers comply with currency declaration policy – NCAA
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says all international airlines has a duty to ensure that their inbound passengers comply strictly with the currency declaration policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
In compliance with this policy, NCAA has directed all international airlines to make inflight or pre-landing announcements informing passengers of their legal obligation to declare any currency or Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNI) exceeding $10,000 USD or its equivalent upon arrival in Nigeria.
The agency gave this directive in a reminder to all the airlines which was signed by Mr. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA.
The reminder reads thus: The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) hereby reminds all international airlines operating inbound flights to Nigeria to strictly comply with the provisions of the directive referenced above concerning the currency declaration requirements for inbound passengers.
In line with Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework, in accordance with international standards and obligations, the NCAA reiterates the following directives to all international airlines:
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Make inflight or pre-landing announcements informing passengers of their legal obligation to declare any currency or Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNI) exceeding $10,000 USD or its equivalent upon arrival in Nigeria.
Distribute currency declaration forms onboard for passengers to complete before landing. The NCAA has received reports indicating that some airlines are yet to comply with this directive.
Please note that the cooperation of all international airlines operating in Nigeria is critical to supporting the country’s efforts to align with global financial standards.
Accordingly, the Authority emphasizes that full implementation of this directive—particularly as it concerns inbound passenger declarations—is of utmost importance.
Achimugu said the agency would closely monitor all the airlines and award penalties to airlines that fail to comply.
“Compliance will be closely monitored, and non-compliant airlines will face appropriate sanctions,” said Achimugu.
