FIRS Chief Stays Focused on New Tax Reliefs Despite Calls for Dismissal, Says Kolawole

Table of Contents

• Commitment to New Tax Laws
• Response to Lawmaker's Call
• Role of FIRS
• Revenue Performance
• Source of Shared Funds

The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, remains dedicated to implementing the benefits of Nigeria’s new tax laws, despite a recent request for his dismissal, according to a civic group on Saturday.

Clement Kolawole, the spokesperson for the Guardian of Truth, stated in a press release on Saturday that Adedeji is committed to ensuring that the new tax laws provide significant relief for ordinary Nigerians and eliminate multiple taxes for businesses in the upcoming year.

Kolawole was responding to a lawmaker, Ikenga Ugochinyere, who called for the removal of the finance minister and the FIRS chairman due to alleged unpaid debts owed to various government contractors.

He characterized the call as absurd and rooted in a misunderstanding of the agency’s responsibilities.

According to him, “FIRS is not responsible for payments to contractors working for the government, as the agency solely assesses, collects, and accounts for tax revenue due to the federation.”

He emphasized that the agency’s impressive revenue performance should not be confused with retaining funds intended for government contractors.

“The fact that FIRS, under Adedeji’s leadership, has consistently achieved outstanding revenue collection results since taking office does not imply that the funds are being held by FIRS,” he stated.

Kolawole reminded the lawmaker that a significant portion of the funds distributed monthly by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) originates from FIRS collections.

FIRS Chairman Not Distracted by Call for Dismissal, Remains Focused on New Tax Reliefs – Kolawole

What is the main focus of the FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji?

Zacch Adedeji is focused on ensuring that Nigeria’s new tax laws provide significant relief for ordinary Nigerians and eliminate multiple taxes for businesses.

Why was there a call for the removal of the FIRS Chairman?

A lawmaker, Ikenga Ugochinyere, called for the removal of the FIRS Chairman and the finance minister due to alleged unpaid debts to various government contractors.

What is the role of the FIRS?

The FIRS is responsible for assessing, collecting, and accounting for tax revenue due to the federation, not for making payments to government contractors.

How has the FIRS performed under Adedeji's leadership?

Under Adedeji's leadership, the FIRS has consistently achieved strong revenue collection performance since he assumed office.

Where do the funds shared by the FAAC come from?

A significant portion of the funds distributed monthly by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) comes from collections made by the FIRS.