The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) have joined forces to strengthen tax compliance and improve revenue remittance through a unified approach.
This renewed collaboration was the focus of the FIRS-OAGF Stakeholders’ Engagement held on Thursday in Abuja, with the theme: “Enhancing Tax Compliance Through Collaboration”.
In his address, the FIRS Executive Chairman, Dr Zacch Adedeji, emphasised that the agency is shifting from an enforcement-driven model to a more proactive, citizen-focused approach.
He noted that the new strategy centers on building trust, fostering understanding, and promoting tax compliance as a civic duty rather than a burden.
Dr Adedeji highlighted that the FIRS is leveraging digital tools, such as the TaxPro-Max platform and taxpayer segmentation models to streamline tax processes and enhance accessibility for all taxpayers.
On his part, the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr Shamsudeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, underscored the importance of collaboration in achieving Nigeria’s fiscal goals.
He noted that taxation is the backbone of any economy, and in Nigeria’s context, enhancing compliance is both a fiscal necessity and a national priority.
Mr Ogunjimi linked the engagement to the broader goals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to diversify the country’s revenue sources and reduce dependency on oil.
He stated that aligning strategies between key revenue agencies like the FIRS and OAGF is vital to overcoming current challenges in tax collection and remittances.
“Through technology adoption, strengthened accountability, and enhanced transparency, we can significantly boost revenue and ensure sustainable national development,” he said.
The AGF also commended the FIRS for its strides in expanding the tax net and digitising tax administration. He reiterated the need to build a resilient and inclusive tax system that will support economic growth and contribute to the realisation of the President’s vision of a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
Both leaders agreed that continued synergy among stakeholders is critical to delivering good governance and achieving long-term economic sustainability.