By Peace Udugba
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has reinforced its commitment to tax compliance and capacity building with a two-day training programme aimed at equipping officers with a better understanding of the Federal Government’s new tax policies.
The training, held from June 17 to 18, 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, brought together members of the management team, Comptrollers, Superintendents, and officers across junior cadres.
Declaring the programme open on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Finance, Administration and Technical Services, DCG Kikelomo Adeola, said the exercise became necessary in light of recent reforms introduced into the nation’s tax administration system.
She noted that as a key institution responsible for revenue generation, the Service must remain abreast of evolving tax policies and ensure strict adherence to its statutory responsibilities.
“As a Service entrusted with a critical role in national revenue generation, we must remain abreast of evolving tax policies and ensure strict compliance with our statutory obligations. This training is designed to equip our officers with the requisite knowledge to navigate the new tax regime effectively and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accountability,” she said.
DCG Adeola reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to tax compliance, stressing that officers must stay informed on tax-related issues, especially as the NCS continues to play a pivotal role in government revenue collection.
According to her, tax compliance goes beyond statutory obligations and reflects the Service’s dedication to transparency, accountability and national development.
“By investing in the capacity of our personnel, we are positioning the Service to adapt seamlessly to emerging fiscal reforms while sustaining public confidence in our operations,” she added.
Speaking during the programme,
Assistant Director of Tax at the Nigeria Revenue Service, Victoria Udo, described the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system as one of the most reliable mechanisms for personal income tax collection. She noted that compliance with tax laws not only fulfils legal requirements but also enables access to tax clearance certificates and other financial opportunities.
Udo encouraged participants to actively engage during the sessions by asking questions and sharing experiences, adding that a sound understanding of the new tax laws would improve their efficiency and effectiveness in carrying out their duties.
The training forms part of ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Customs Service to strengthen institutional capacity and ensure that its personnel are adequately prepared to align with the country’s evolving fiscal reforms.
