In a resolute effort to bolster Nigeria’s revenue generation and combat the persistent challenge of revenue leakages, the Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). This momentous collaboration was unveiled on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, at the Nigeria Customs Headquarters in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s financial landscape.
The collaborative initiative between the Nigeria Customs Service and RMAFC aims to align strategies and pool resources to maximize the remittance of accrued revenue to the Federal Government. This joint endeavor underscores the commitment of both institutions to address revenue-related issues and elevate Nigeria’s financial stability.
During the announcement, Chairman Muhammad Shehu Umar and his RMAFC delegation received a warm welcome from Acting CGC Bashir Adeniyi. Adeniyi emphasized his unwavering dedication to this partnership, highlighting the shared responsibility of minimizing revenue leakages and optimizing revenue remittances.
Acting CGC Adeniyi remarked, “It would be a collective responsibility for all of us to come together to minimize revenue leakage and maximize remittance of accrued revenue to the Federal Government.” He also lauded RMAFC for their persistent efforts in tackling revenue challenges, recognizing the pivotal role this collaboration could play in achieving their mutual goals.
Chairman Muhammad Shehu Umar reciprocated the enthusiasm, congratulating Acting CGC Adeniyi on his appointment and commending his acceptance of their partnership proposal. Umar reaffirmed his unwavering support for the CGC’s mission to boost revenue generation, echoing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emphasis on this crucial endeavor.
Furthermore, Umar praised the Nigeria Customs Service’s achievements under the leadership of CGC Adeniyi in facilitating trade across the nation, acknowledging that these efforts would drive increased revenue generation.
The partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service and RMAFC signals a united front in the battle against revenue leakages and underscores the commitment of these two institutions to safeguarding Nigeria’s financial interests. Together, they aim to fortify the nation’s finances, mitigate revenue losses, and enhance Nigeria’s economic resilience.
