In Nigeria, CERPAC is mandatory for expatriates. It allows them to live and work in the country.
To “fix and collect” CERPAC fee is a statutory responsibility of the Nigeria Immigration Service, , argues Mr Falana in his filing.
Contec has been in a contractual relationship with the ministry of interior over CERPAC since 1999, according to the ministry. It says the company “totally” finances the CERPAC project. Parts of Mr Falana’s filing read: “By virtue of Section 59 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended the purported approval was given to the 3rd Defendant on December 13, 2018 to increase the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Card Fee from US$1,000 to US$2,000 paid by every expatriate in Nigeria is not illegal and unconstitutional,” reads a part of Mr Falana’s court papers.
a bill for the imposition of or increase in any tax, duty or fee or any reduction, withdrawal or cancellation thereof.
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