FIRS, OAGF Move to Enhance Tax Compliance via Synergy
The Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS) and the Office of Accountant General of the Federation(OAGF) are in synergy to align their strategies, and address challenges hindering optimal tax collection and remittances in the Country.
At the 1-Day FIRS-OAGF Stakeholders’ Engagement on “Enhancing Tax Compliance Through Collaboration” held Thursday in Abuja, the FIRS Executive Chairman Dr. Zacch Adedeji, in his remarks noted that the collaboration aims to make tax compliance a civic responsibility rather than a burden.
He said FIRS was making a strategic shift from enforcement-driven tax compliance to a more proactive approach focusing on taxpayer education.
Dr. Adedeji emphasized that tax compliance is about understanding and trust, marking a transformative era in Nigeria’s tax administration, adding that the “Service” is deploying digital tools like TaxPro-Max and taxpayer segmentation models to make tax processes more efficient and accessible.
In his remarks at the occasion, the Accountant-General of the Federation(AGF), Mr
Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi harped on the importance of Collaboration, stressing that
taxation remains the lifeblood of any economy, and for us in Nigeria, improving tax compliance is not just a fiscal priority but a national imperative.
He noted that one of the key objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President is to diversify revenue sources and reduce reliance on volatile oil revenues, in other to achieve this collaboration between revenue-generating agencies and other stakeholders becomes indispensable.
He said the engagement provides a unique platform to foster synergy between the FIRS and OAGF, align our strategies, and address challenges hindering optimal tax collection and remittances.
“By leveraging technology, strengthening accountability, and promoting transparency and probity. We can significantly enhance compliance and boost government revenue for sustainable development”, he said.
He said engagement also provides the opportunity to address Mr. President’s desire to achieve a 1Trillion dollar economy by 2030 and
commend the FIRS for its relentless efforts in expanding the tax net and digitizing processes for efficiency.
He called for building of a robust tax system that supports Nigeria’s economic growth and delivers on the promises of good governance.
