In a resolute bid to enhance Nigeria’s revenue generation and combat the persistent issue of revenue leakages, the Acting Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) at the Nigeria Customs (NCS) headquarters in Abuja.
This collaborative initiative seeks to align strategies and pool resources to maximise the remittance of accrued revenue to the federal government, marking a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s financial landscape.
Adeniyi announced this during the visit of the Chairman of RMAFC Muhammad Umar, and his delegation from RMAFC to Adeniyi.
The CGC expressed his unwavering commitment to this partnership, emphasising the collective responsibility for minimising revenue leakages and maximising remittances.
Adeniyi stated, “it would be a collective responsibility for all of us to come together to minimise revenue leakage and maximise remittance of accrued revenue to the federal government.”
He also commended RMAFC for their relentless pursuit of solutions to revenue challenges, highlighting the pivotal role this collaboration could play in achieving their shared objectives.
Umar in response reciprocated the enthusiasm, congratulating Adeniyi on his appointment and applauded his acceptance of their partnership proposal.
He reaffirmed his unwavering support for the CGC’s mission to boost revenue generation, echoing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emphasis on this vital endeavor.
Furthermore, Umar praised the Nigeria Customs Service’s strides under the leadership of CGC Adeniyi in facilitating trade across the nation, recognising that these efforts would catalyse increased revenue generation.
The partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service and RMAFC promotes and fortifies the nation’s finances, mitigating revenue losses, ultimately bolstering Nigeria’s economic resilience.
This collaboration signifies a united front in the battle against revenue leakages and underscores the commitment of these two institutions to safeguarding Nigeria’s financial interests.