The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has announced that the agency is re-strategizing to boost voluntary tax compliance among the public.
He made this known at the West Africa Tax Administrators Forum (WATAF) Country Correspondents Conference and Training for Heads of Corporate Communications, held yesterday in Abuja.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Adedeji emphasized the critical role of effective communication in tax administration. “As Country Correspondents and Heads of Corporate Communications, you are the frontline ambassadors of our tax institutions — responsible for shaping narratives, clarifying policies, and fostering voluntary compliance,” he said.
He also noted that the WATAF Council would deliberate on institutional sustainability, review progress reports, and oversee the operations of the WATAF Secretariat.
Dr. Adedeji highlighted Nigeria’s leadership in promoting international and regional tax cooperation. “Our country has been instrumental in advancing the West African Tax Administration Forum, offering technical assistance and capacity-building to member states,” he stated.
He reaffirmed FIRS’s commitment to supporting tax policy development and capacity-building initiatives, both in Nigeria and across West Africa, stressing that domestic resource mobilization is key to economic growth.
The FIRS Chairman urged participants to engage actively, build stronger networks, and apply the knowledge gained to strengthen tax systems. He also commended WATAF for its consistent efforts in fostering collaboration and enhancing capacity among West African tax administrations
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