In a statement signed by the Acting Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign affairs, Nigerian travelers are being informed of the rule of forfeiture of undeclared valuables as it applies to all transiting passengers to Ethiopia.
The full statement states:
SEIZURE OF UNDECLARED CURRENCIES BY THE ETHIOPIAN CUSTOMS AND REVENUE AUTHORITY
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform all Nigerian travellers that the Ethiopian Customs and Revenue Authority (ECRA) has recently stepped up seizure of foreign currencies and valuables in excess of $3 000 (three thousand US Dollars) from passengers transiting Ethiopia without prior declaration of such valuables.
The rule on the forfeiture of undeclared valuables applies to all passengers travelling to Ethiopia or transiting, including the prosecution of offenders of money laundering in line with Ethiopian Laws.
The Ministry therefore urge all prospective Nigerian travellers to please take note of this development and adhere strictly to avoid undue embarrassment at the airport.
Meanwhile, the Embassy of Nigeria in Addis Ababa is engaging the Ethiopian authorities to secure the release of undeclared monies seized from Nigerians.
Signed
Friday W. Akpan
Acting Spokesperson,
Ministry of Foreign, Affairs, Abuja
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