The Executive Chairman of the NRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, said this in a television interview monitored from the FCT, Abuja.
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The Head of the FIRS Special Enforcement Division, CSP Kyes Bakfur, disclosed this at a multi-agency engagement held in Lagos on Tuesday, saying stronger collaboration is crucial to protecting national revenue assets and cracking down on tax evasion.
In a statement issued by Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the FIRS Executive Chairman, the agency described Atiku’s comments as “incorrect, misleading, and capable of unnecessarily politicising a purely administrative and technical process.”
The award comes under the FIRS Compliant Taxpayer Award and Recognition Programme, an initiative of the Taxpayer Services Department (TPSD), aimed at acknowledging organisations that demonstrate outstanding diligence in meeting their tax obligations.
Two years on, these qualities have defined the leadership paradigm at the FIRS, shaping its policies and thrusting its administration in a positive direction. As Zacch Adedeji, PhD, marks his second anniversary as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Executive Chairman, Nigerians can attest to his significant strides in transforming the nation’s tax system. He has led the FIRS to surpass revenue targets, introduced a raft of tax reforms, modernised tax administration, and made the FIRS a customer-centric organisation.
The condolence message was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga
The deceased staff were trapped while on duty at one of the two FIRS offices located on the sixth and seventh floors of the building
Two years in, the “winning formula” is clear: bold use of technology, inclusivity in policy, and a consistent push for transparency and trust.
In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele mentioned the agencies, including NAICOM, NIPOST, FIRS, FAAN, NPA, NCAA, and NIMASA.
According to the statement, “The support underscores a shared dedication to sustainable development, local resource utilisation and the broader national objective of economic self-reliance.
The Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, presented the award to the seventh National MSMEs award, which was held ceremony in Abuja
This aims to foster a culture of ethical tax practices while boosting Nigeria’s internally generated revenue and reducing reliance on borrowing.
The move aimed at making tax processes clearer, more transparent, and easier for Nigerians was contained in a statement, Mr. Collins Omokaro, Special Adviser on Communications and Advocacy to the FIRS Executive Chairman.
Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, gave this commendation in Ibadan, on Monday, at the opening ceremony of the 157th Meeting of the Joint Tax Board, comprising players in the tax sector at the state and national levels.
The FCTA, earlier on Monday, had sealed off an FIRS facility in Abuja over alleged non-payment of ground rent, as part of a wider clampdown on property owners defaulting on statutory payments.
This move seeks to reduce reliance on external consultants and build a more self-sufficient and skilled workforce.
The property includes a four bedroom terrace maisonette with BQ at Barumark Groove Estate, Plot 667, Cadastral Zone, BO3, Wuye District, Abuja and bought by Garunbaba in the name of MYZ Venture.
The property includes a four bedroom terrace maisonette with BQ at Barumark Groove Estate, Plot 667, Cadastral Zone, BO3, Wuye District, Abuja and bought by Garunbaba in the name of MYZ Venture.
Adedeji’s demonstrated track-record and managerial capacity motivated a far-sighted President Bola Tinubu to give him a post which is now a critical national assignment. The current post is actually make-or-break! FIRS will lead the charge of the brigade to reboot the Nigerian economy from stagnation to a production-led, modern economy.
Adedeji who had previously held cabinet position in Oyo State (Commissioner for Finance 2011-2015) has been mentioned as one of the prominent personalities likely to fill the position.