Customs, Accountant-General forge stronger fiscal ties to boost national revenue

By Matthew Denis

In a strategic move to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and boost national revenue generation, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, hosted the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Customs Service headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.

The visit, which took place as part of CGC Adeniyi’s policy implementation agenda, was described as symbolic and timely in reaffirming the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to shared national responsibility.

A statement issued by the Customs spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, emphasized the importance of deepening collaboration between fiscal institutions.

While addressing the visiting delegation, CGC Adeniyi highlighted the critical role of the Office of the Accountant-General in national revenue management and praised the inter-agency partnership as a vital step toward enhancing public financial systems.

“We have seen how critical revenue generation is in this country, and we are doing our best from our part,” Adeniyi stated.

“The Service was able to increase its revenue by over 70 per cent before the end of 2024, which demonstrates our resolve to support government’s financial stability.”

The CGC further pledged the Service’s support for new joint training initiatives aimed at fostering better institutional synergy.

In response, Ogunjimi proposed the integration of staff from both offices into shared capacity-building programs and commended the Customs Service for its strategic approach to fiscal management.

“This collaboration has just started, and I want to assure you that it is going to be robust,” said Ogunjimi, adding that such efforts will help promote accountability and transparency in the country’s financial system.

The visit marks a renewed era of cooperation between the NCS and the Office of the Accountant-General, with a shared vision of improving operational efficiency and strengthening Nigeria’s economic foundation.