The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a capacity-building programme for its officers and personnel on the Federal Government’s new tax policies, in a move aimed at strengthening compliance and improving revenue administration.
The two-day training programme, organised in collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), was held from Wednesday, June 17, to Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
The session brought together members of the NCS Management Team, Comptrollers, Superintendents and other officers across different cadres as part of efforts to ensure that personnel are adequately equipped with knowledge of the country’s evolving fiscal framework.
Declaring the programme open on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Finance, Administration and Technical Services, DCG Kikelomo Adeola, said the training was necessary due to recent developments in the nation’s tax administration system.
She stressed that as a key institution responsible for revenue generation, the Service must remain updated on policy changes 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,” Adeola said.
She noted that the training would enhance officers’ understanding of the new tax regime, promote professionalism and strengthen accountability in the discharge of their duties.
The Deputy Comptroller-General further described tax compliance as a vital component of transparency and national development, adding that investing in personnel development would enable the Service to adapt effectively to emerging fiscal reforms.
“Tax compliance is not merely a statutory requirement; it is a reflection of our commitment to transparency, accountability, and national development,” she said.
Speaking at the event, Assistant Director of Tax at the Nigeria Revenue Service, Victoria Udo, highlighted the importance of the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system as a major mechanism for personal income tax collection.
Udo explained that tax compliance goes beyond fulfilling legal obligations, noting that it also provides access to tax clearance certificates and other financial opportunities.
She encouraged participants to actively engage during the training by asking questions and sharing experiences, stressing that improved understanding of the new tax laws would boost efficiency and effectiveness across the Service.
The initiative underscored the Customs Service’s commitment to aligning its operations with ongoing government fiscal reforms while enhancing its role in national revenue mobilisation.
