He said although the Comptroller-General of the Customs, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, had said the tax reform aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to an efficient tax system, certain aspects of the bills could hamper the service’s ability to perform its core functions.
Ibeke, specifically expressed concerns that designated revenue agencies may lack the technical expertise, specialised workforce, and continuous training required to handle customs’ operations.
He noted that these agencies might struggle to detect undervalued or misclassified goods, potentially leading to the acceptance of inaccurate importer declarations.