The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Joint Tax Board (JTB) have signed a Memorandum on Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening their collaboration in the current drive by the fiscal authorities to enhance tax administration at all tiers of government in the country.
The deal was sequel to an earlier meeting held on the 16 of January 2024 between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Joint Task Board (JTB)
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday,signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Joint Tax Board at the NCS headquarters Abuja when the Secretary of the Joint Tax Board, Olusegun Adesokan, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Customs Service, aiming to foster collaboration and enhance effective tax management in Nigeria.
At the event, Adeniyi harped recalled the collective efforts made by the Service and the Board in finalising the MOU.
According to him, the e MOU aims at strengthening the strategic collaboration between the Service and the JTB towards fostering a vibrant economy for the country.
In addition, the pact aims to lay a foundation for future endeavours and integrate fiscal policies to enhance data facilitation.
The Executive Secretary of the Joint Tax Board, Olusegun Adesokan, extended his deepest appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs and the service.
He noted, “As a result of this, the meeting on the 16th of January has indeed reached a milestone. I commend the team for their foresight that led to the successful signing of the MOU.”
