The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) have pledged to address growing concerns over Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms through sustained stakeholder engagement, technical consultations, and institutional collaboration.
The assurance was given during a courtesy visit by Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board, to the Chairman of RMAFC, Mohammed Bello Shehu, in Abuja.
At the meeting, both agencies acknowledged concerns raised by taxpayers, businesses, and industry groups regarding key aspects of the evolving tax framework, including electronic money transfer levies, stamp duties, revenue allocation, tax refunds, and advance tax payments.
Speaking during the visit, Adesokan said the JRB remains committed to ensuring that revenues are accurately attributed to the appropriate states while safeguarding the interests of taxpayers.
“We remain committed to collaborating with RMAFC and other stakeholders to ensure that revenues are correctly allocated and that taxpayers are treated fairly under the new tax framework,” he said.
According to him, the Board will continue engaging government institutions, industry groups, and other stakeholders to resolve implementation challenges and strengthen public confidence in the reform process.
He explained that the ongoing reforms are designed to create a more transparent, equitable, and efficient tax administration system capable of improving revenue management and strengthening fiscal stability across all levels of government.
Adesokan acknowledged that issues surrounding electronic transfer taxation, stamp duties, tax refunds, revenue sharing, and advance tax payments have generated considerable debate among stakeholders.
He stressed that continuous consultations and technical engagements would help address these concerns and ensure that the reforms achieve their intended objectives without creating unnecessary burdens on taxpayers or businesses.
The JRB boss also pledged the Board’s continued support for initiatives aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax administration system and improving the efficiency of revenue collection nationwide.
Responding, RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Bello Shehu, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that tax and revenue reforms benefit both government and taxpayers.
He noted that collaboration among all institutions involved in revenue generation and administration remains critical to the success of the reform programme.
“The Revenue Mobilisation, 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,” he said.
