Detty December festivities: NIDCOM criticises $500 tax proposal for returning diasporans

…says it’s ill-advised, exploitative

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has criticised a controversial proposal by Chief Dokun Olumofin, which suggests imposing a $500 tourism tax on Nigerians returning home during the popular festive season known as “Detty December.”