Joint Tax Board seeks collaboration with Customs for effective tax management

The Joint Tax Board has sought collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service in its bid to enhance effective tax management in Nigeria.

The collaboration is aimed to focus on crucial matters, including system integration and the finalization of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Joint Tax Board.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, in Abuja on Tuesday, Secretary of Joint Tax Board, Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, highlighted
the need for a robust partnership between the Tax Board and Customs.

The issues of system integration and the pending MOU between the two agencies were emphasized, with discussions touching on a proposed technical training session to strengthen the collaboration further.

In his response, the Customs CG emphasized the importance of engaging stakeholders in achieving effective tax management.

Stressing the collaborative imperative, he acknowledged that no entity can handle such matters in isolation.

The CGC expressed his commitment to liaise with the Human Resources Department to explore the proposed technical training session.

Additionally, he directs the legal teams to hasten the processes that will lead to the actualization of the MOU.

Assistant Comptroller General of Customs in charge of ICT/Modernization Kikelomo Adeola, in her briefing, highlighted the advancements in integration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The integration aims to register only those vehicles that have paid the correct customs duties, contributing to efficient tax management.

The collaborative efforts between the Joint Tax Board and Nigeria Customs Service underscore both organizations’ commitment to fostering synergy in addressing crucial issues related to tax management and system integration.