Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi says the office of the Accountant-General plays a critical role in national revenue management.
Adeniyi who made this known when he recieved the Accountant-General Shamsudeen Ogunjimi in his office stated that the visit was timely, symbolic and a remarkable move towards tying fiscal collaboration between the NCS and the office of the AGF.
The move is in line with efforts to implement one of the pillars of the CGC’s policy thrust and reaffirm the Service’s commitment to shared national responsibility.
The CGC noted that the Nigeria Customs Service has remained mindful of the country’s pressing economic challenges, especially in the area of public revenue generation.
He assured the AGF of the Service’s unwavering commitment to bridging fiscal gaps through strategic innovations and operational discipline.
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.”
He also congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment as the Accountant-General of the Federation and lauded his proactive approach to inter-agency collaboration.
Responding to the AGF’s proposal to create a training window that would integrate staff of both organisations, CGC Adeniyi welcomed the idea wholeheartedly and pledged the Service’s support towards implementing this initiative.
On his part, the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service for the warm reception, noting that he was delighted to witness the proactive and strategic leadership style of the CGC.
Ogunjimi stated that “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 reaffirmed the commitment of his office to strengthening institutional linkages that will promote accountability, transparency, and capacity building in the country’s public financial architecture.
