In a strategic move aimed at enhancing revenue generation and strengthening tax administration, the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, has secured a landmark collaboration between the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Imo State Government through the Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS). This collaboration will see both agencies conduct joint tax audit exercises across Imo State.
The initiative, in alignment with Governor Uzodimma’s “3R” mandate—Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Recovery—is designed to promote transparency, reduce revenue leakages, and improve voluntary tax compliance among individuals and corporate bodies in the state. The Joint Tax Audit framework has been formally approved by the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, via a letter transmitted through the office of the Coordinating Director, Emerging Taxpayers Group.
The Imo State Government, through the Executive Chairman of IIRS, Mr. Justice Okoye (FCA), expressed deep appreciation to Dr. Adedeji for his visionary leadership and for fostering inter-agency cooperation that benefits the broader Nigerian tax system. Commendations were also extended to Mr. Kabir Abba, Coordinating Director of the Emerging Taxpayer Group, and Mr. Olugbenga Daniel, Director of the Emerging Taxpayers Department – South, for their vital roles in facilitating and rolling out the joint audit program in Imo State.
This joint effort between FIRS and IIRS represents a proactive step toward building a more effective and unified tax administration. By eliminating audit overlaps, improving data accuracy, and streamlining tax processes, the collaboration is expected to yield significant benefits for both tax authorities and taxpayers. More importantly, it will contribute to creating a fair and efficient tax assessment environment.
Governor Uzodimma’s administration has consistently emphasized fiscal discipline and improved internally generated revenue as cornerstones of its broader economic reform agenda. By leveraging the expertise and framework of FIRS, the state aims to cultivate a stronger tax culture that supports sustainable development initiatives and provides the necessary funding for key infrastructure and social programs.
Taxpayers across Imo State are encouraged to cooperate fully with audit teams and take advantage of this opportunity to regularize their tax records. The Imo State Internal Revenue Service remains committed to effective tax governance and will continue to pursue reform-driven partnerships that boost performance and transparency in revenue administration.
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