Joint Tax Board, Customs forge alliance for optimal tax administration
In a move to enhance effective tax management in Nigeria, Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, the Secretary of the Joint Tax Board, visited the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on January 16, 2023.
The visit aimed to establish collaboration between the two entities on crucial matters, including system integration and finalising the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Joint Tax Board.
During the meeting, Mr. Adesokan emphasized the need for a robust partnership between the Tax Board and Customs. The issues of system integration and the pending MOU were discussed, including a proposed technical training session to strengthen collaboration.
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Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi highlighted the importance of engaging stakeholders in achieving effective tax management, expressing commitment to explore the proposed technical training session.
He directed legal teams to expedite processes leading to the actualization of the MOU.
Assistant Comptroller General of Customs Kikelomo Adeola highlighted advancements in integration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), aiming to register only 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.
