The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the
Economy, Wale Edun, will unveil the new structure during a two-day strategic
management meeting of the FIRS in Abuja.
In a statement issued by the special adviser on media to the
FIRS chairman, Dare Adekanmbi, it was revealed that the aim of the meeting “is
to ensure that all directors are fully informed and aligned with the strategic
direction of the agency.”
Adekanmbi said: “The retreat will also engage with external
stakeholders in government, professional bodies, and the organized private
sector to discuss the renewed and refocused strategy of the FIRS.”
The theme of the strategic retreat is “Reimagining Tax
Administration for Equity and Economic Growth.”
Dare Adekanmbi stated that “the chairman of the FIRS, Zacch
Adedeji, has been spearheading a radical transformation in the values of the
agency since assuming office. His vision is to make the FIRS more
taxpayer-centric and a well-suited revenue-collecting agency.”
He said this approach has led to a significant overhaul of
the agency’s organizational and management structures, as well as a
re-engineering of tax processes to support taxpayers in fulfilling their civil
obligations.
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The new organizational structure is expected to enhance
efficiency and effectiveness in revenue collection, ensuring a modernized tax
administration that is equitable and growth-oriented.
The strategic management meeting will provide participants
with a comprehensive understanding of the new structure and its implications
for their roles.
He added: “It is hoped that this retreat will foster a
shared vision among FIRS directors and inspire confidence and excitement for
the future of tax administration in the country.”
With this approval from the federal government, the FIRS is
poised to continue its transformation journey to contribute to the economic
growth and development of the nation.