From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Joint Tax Board ( JTB) has sought the collaboration of the Nigeria Customs Service ( NCS) for effective tax management in the country.
Secretary of the JTB, Olusegun Adesokan, during a visit to the Comptroller General ot Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, said there was need for collaboration between the two bodies in crucial matters, including system integration and the finalisation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the NCS and JTB.
Adesokan stressed the need for a robust partnership between two bodies, just as the Customs boss and his guest discussed issues bordering on a proposed technical training session to further strengthen their collaboration.
Adeniyi, on his part, emphasised the importance of engaging stakeholders in achieving effective tax management. He acknowledged that no entity can handle such matters in isolation. The CGC, who expressed his commitment to liaise with the Human Resources Department to explore the proposed technical training session, directed the legal teams to hasten the processes that will lead to the actualisation 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.