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Tax Reform Bills: Customs duties More Sensitive and Technical beyond revenue collection– expert

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Tax Reform Bills: Customs duties More Sensitive and Technical beyond revenue collection– expert

A customs and tax expert, Mr Okey Ibeke, says the duties of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is not only limited to revenue collection but involves highly technical operations.

Ibeke stated this on Thursday in Abuja, following a public hearing on tax reform bills organised by the Special Committee on Tax Reform Bills on Wednesday.

He described the NCS as a specialised agency requiring advanced skills to effectively carry out its functions, adding that the proposed tax reforms could undermine its other specialised and critical operations.

The proposed reform bills include the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill.

The Comptroller-General (C-G) of the NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, had stated that the proposed tax reforms aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to an efficient tax system for the country.

Ibeke, however, said that the reform if passed in situ could jeopardise the customs service’s ability to perform its core functions.

He expressed concern that designated revenue agencies may lack the technical expertise, specialised workforce and training to handle the assigned operation of the NCS.

According to him, these agencies might struggle to detect undervalued or misclassified goods, potentially leading to the acceptance of inaccurate importer declarations.

“Customs involves classifying cargo, understanding tariff classifications, and conducting customs valuations.

“Without the expertise to classify cargo and determine the applicable duty rates, there will be significant challenges. Only well-trained customs personnel can effectively perform these functions,” he explained.

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He added that NCS operations require applying Rules of Origin (RoO), which is essential for determining a product’s original source.

RoO, he said, is critical for assessing the value of imports, calculating appropriate revenue, and identifying fraudulent practices.

He said that these are tasks that general tax administration systems could be ill-equipped to handle.

Ibeke warned that passing the bills without necessary adjustments could render the NCS redundant and negatively impact revenue generation.

“Is the Federal Government planning to dismantle the customs service? Will they employ customs officers to work in the new agency? Will they create offices for them within the agency?

“ This could lead to confusion. Ultimately, the government, which aims to maximise revenue, stands to lose the most,” he said.

Ibeke pointed out that the NCS has already made significant strides in modernising its operations through its Trade Modernisation Project.

“The deployment of the ‘B Odogwu’ software, for instance, has contributed to increased revenue collection and positioned the service to surpass its 2025 revenue target,“ he said.

He urged the Federal Government to increase funding for the NCS to address revenue collection challenges rather than repealing the 2023 NCS Act, which took over eight years to pass into law.

“The NCS has established infrastructure and is leveraging technology to facilitate trade. Repealing the Act now will undermine these efforts and hinder progress,” he said.

During the public hearing, the C-G emphasised the importance of ensuring that the final bills do not contradict the Act, thereby preserving the agency’s core functions and operational efficiency.

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Ibeke called for a balanced approach that would strengthen Nigeria’s tax system without compromising the critical functions of the existing critical revenue agencies.

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