By Sabiu Abdullahi
Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, Secretary of the Joint Tax Board, initiated discussions with the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on January 16, 2023.
The purpose of the visit was to forge collaboration, focusing on critical areas such as system integration and finalising the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Joint Tax Board.
Mr. Adesokan, during the meeting, stated the necessity of a robust partnership between the Tax Board and Customs, placing particular emphasis on the issues of system integration and the pending MOU.
The discussion also touched upon a proposed technical training session designed to fortify the collaboration.
Comptroller General Adeniyi stressed the pivotal role of engaging stakeholders in achieving effective tax management.
Acknowledging the collaborative imperative, he expressed his commitment to coordinating with the Human Resources Department to explore the suggested technical training session.
He also directed the legal teams to expedite processes leading to the finalisation of the MOU. Providing insights, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs in charge of ICT and Modernization, Kikelomo Adeola, highlighted advancements in integration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
This integration aims to register only vehicles that have paid the correct customs duties, contributing significantly to efficient tax management.
The collaborative efforts between the Joint Tax Board and the Nigeria Customs Service underscore the commitment of both entities to fostering synergy.
Their joint focus on addressing critical issues related to tax management and system integration reflects a proactive approach to navigating the complexities of revenue collection in the country.