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Nigeria: Implement import duty waivers on essential drugs, NMA urges Tinubu

Nigeria: Implement import duty waivers on essential drugs, NMA urges Tinubu

Africa Links 24 with 'Yomi Ayeleso
Published on 2024-08-11 15:24:34

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Ekiti State branch has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure the full implementation of waivers on import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) for drugs and other pharmaceuticals in the country.

The association explained that these waivers, recently announced by the President, when implemented, will help reduce the rising cost of drugs, making them more accessible to the public for healthier living.

The NMA stated this in a communiqué released at…

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