The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed concerns that the four tax bills currently before the National Assembly will undermine any government revenue-generating agencies. Speaking at a meeting with heads of various agencies in Abuja, Adedeji reassured that the proposed reforms would streamline Nigeria’s fiscal framework and enhance operational efficiency.
He emphasized that the renaming of FIRS to the Nigeria Revenue Service, as outlined in the bills, would not lead to the takeover of other agencies. Instead, the reforms are designed to strengthen the nation’s tax system and improve compliance levels, ensuring the sustainability of all revenue-generating bodies.
Adedeji clarified that these reforms would allow agencies to focus on their core mandates, rather than worrying about tax collection. He also highlighted that the bills would harmonize existing tax laws, ensuring a modern, competitive tax system that could attract global investments.
The statement also noted that the meeting allowed agency heads to discuss their respective roles in Nigeria’s development agenda.
