The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has concluded a two-day training programme aimed at equipping its officers and personnel with a comprehensive understanding of the Federal Government’s new tax policies.
The training, which held from June 17 to 18, 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, brought together members of the NCS Management Team, Comptrollers, Superintendents, and officers across various cadres.
Speaking at the opening ceremony 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 programme was organised in response to recent reforms in Nigeria’s tax administration system.
She noted that as a key institution in the nation’s revenue generation framework, the Service must remain informed about evolving tax policies and ensure full compliance with statutory obligations.
“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 commitment of the Service to tax compliance and stressed the importance of continuous capacity building for officers to effectively support government revenue objectives.
According to her, tax compliance goes beyond fulfilling legal requirements, describing it as a demonstration of transparency, accountability, and commitment to national development.
She added that strengthening the knowledge base of personnel would enable the Service to adapt seamlessly to emerging fiscal reforms while maintaining public confidence in its operations.
Also speaking, the Assistant Director of Tax at the Nigeria Revenue Service, Victoria Udo, highlighted the importance of the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system as a dependable mechanism for personal income tax collection.
She explained that compliance with tax regulations offers several benefits, including access to tax clearance certificates and other financial opportunities. Udo encouraged participants to actively engage during the training by asking questions and sharing experiences to deepen their understanding of the new tax laws.
The training forms part of ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Customs Service to enhance institutional capacity, improve compliance with fiscal policies, and strengthen its contribution to national revenue generation.
