Maryam Aminu
The push for a more transparent and efficient revenue administration system received a boost as the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) renewed their commitment to strengthening collaboration towards successful implementation of ongoing fiscal reforms in Nigeria.
Chairman of RMAFC, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the Joint Revenue Board, led by its Executive Secretary, Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, during a courtesy visit to the Commission.
Dr. Shehu stressed that effective cooperation among revenue-generating institutions remained critical to achieving reforms that would promote fairness, accountability and improved fiscal outcomes for government institutions and taxpayers across the country.
He said the Commission remained committed to supporting initiatives that enhance transparency in revenue administration while ensuring that revenue allocation across the three tiers of government continues to follow existing legal frameworks.
“The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission remains committed to promoting transparency, fairness, and accountability in Nigeria’s revenue administration. As key stakeholders in the nation’s fiscal architecture, we must work together to ensure that ongoing revenue reforms protect the interests of taxpayers while guaranteeing equitable revenue allocation across all levels of government,”Dr. Shehu stated.
The RMAFC Chairman noted that policy harmonisation, continuous stakeholder engagement and institutional collaboration were essential to addressing emerging concerns surrounding the country’s evolving revenue framework.
He acknowledged concerns raised over aspects of the new tax regime, including refunds, revenue allocation and electronic transfer taxation, noting that sustained technical discussions would help build confidence and ensure fairness in the administration of the nation’s tax system.
According to him, with stronger cooperation between federal and subnational governments as well as revenue institutions, Nigeria could record significant improvements in revenue mobilisation and fiscal efficiency within the next five to six years.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board, Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, said the visit was aimed at deepening collaboration between the JRB and RMAFC to ensure the effective implementation of Nigeria’s ongoing revenue reforms.
Adesokan explained that the new revenue reform framework was designed to promote equity, transparency and fairness in tax administration while creating clearer mechanisms for revenue allocation between the Federal Government and subnational entities.
He noted that stakeholders had raised concerns regarding electronic money transfer levies, stamp duties, revenue allocation, refunds and the treatment of advance tax payments, assuring that the Board would continue to engage relevant authorities to resolve such issues through consultations and technical discussions.
The JRB Executive Secretary said the Board remained committed to working with RMAFC and other stakeholders to ensure revenues were properly attributed to the appropriate states while protecting taxpayers under the emerging tax framework.
He also commended the Commission’s commitment to stakeholder coordination, expressing confidence that improved information sharing, collaboration and public education would strengthen revenue generation and compliance nationwide.
Adesokan pledged the continued support of the Joint Revenue Board towards initiatives aimed at improving Nigeria’s revenue administration system, adding that the Board would provide necessary technical inputs, reports and support for the success of the reforms.
The meeting ended with both institutions reaffirming their commitment to enhancing revenue administration, protecting taxpayers and strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal framework for sustainable national development.
The engagement was witnessed by the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service Monitoring Committee of RMAFC, Hon. Daniel Kolade Abimbol and Hon. Abubakar Wamakko, as well as the Secretary to the Commission, Joseph Nwaze Okechukwu.
Other RMAFC officials in attendance included the Director, Federation Account Allocation Committee Department, Ahmed Rufai Gidado; Director, Inland Revenue Monitoring Department, Mohammed Hamis Ishaq; Ag. Director, Chairman’s Office, Gidado Muhammed Yahaya; Deputy Director, Inland Revenue Monitoring Department, Ali Sagir; and Special Assistant to the Hon. Chairman on Technical Matters, Professor Aliyu Idris.
The Executive Secretary of the JRB was accompanied by Mr. Matthew Emune and Mr. Collins Musu.
The statement was signed by Maryam Umar Yusuf, Head, Information and Public Relations Unit, RMAFC.
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