By Isaac AregbesolaNigerians going to Ethiopia have been advised to declare foreign currency exceeding $3,000 or its equivalent in valuables to avoid seizure. The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nigeria in that country issued the warning through Mr Kaston Ojomo, its Spokesperson. Ojomo is also the spokesperson of the Permanent Mission to the African Union and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. ”Transit passengers staying longer than 24 hours in Ethiopia are also required to declare to the Ethiopian Customs any sum of money exceeding the amount or its equivalent in foreign currency, by completing the foreign currency customs declaration form as well. He said the mission could be reached for further information through its office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and email address: Addis_Nigeria@yahoo.com as well as Phone No: +251111550020.

Source: Ethiopian News January 12, 2019 06:00 UTC