Mkpoikana Udoma
Port Harcourt — In a move to strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal framework and enhance inter-agency cooperation, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, have pledged to deepen collaboration on national revenue generation and capacity building for their respective institutions.
During a courtesy visit to the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, both officials outlined strategies to bolster government revenue and streamline financial operations through shared training and innovation.
CGC Adeniyi described the visit as “timely, symbolic, and remarkable,” saying it would help bridge critical fiscal gaps through cooperation.
He said, “We have seen how critical revenue generation is in this country, and we are doing our best from our part. Looking at how the Service was able to increase its revenue by over 70% before the end of 2024, it is a demonstration of our resolve to support government’s financial stability.”
The Customs boss further reaffirmed the Service’s readiness to support joint training efforts and institutional synergy.
“We welcome your proposal to create a training window that will integrate our personnel. This is the kind of collaboration we need to strengthen the system,” he said.
On his part, AGF Ogunjimi applauded the leadership of the Customs Service for its transparency and growth-focused approach, stating that inter-agency collaboration remains key to a more accountable and responsive public finance structure.
“This collaboration has just started, and I want to assure you that it is going to be robust. I also wish to request that we bring on board some of your officers to our office to be engaged in trainings that will strengthen inter-agency understanding and cooperation.”
He added that his office was fully committed to institutional reforms that promote accountability and efficiency across government financial systems.
