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Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Tax Compliance Through Strategic Agency Synergy. In a renewed effort to enhance Nigeria’s tax system, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) have reaffirmed their commitment to boosting tax compliance and streamlining public revenue remittances.
The collaboration was formally underscored at a stakeholders’ engagement forum held in Abuja, themed: “Enhancing Tax Compliance Through Collaboration.”
FIRS Prioritizes Trust and Technology Over Enforcement
Speaking at the forum, Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, said the agency is undergoing a fundamental shift in its approach to tax administration.
Rather than relying heavily on enforcement mechanisms, Dr. Adedeji explained that the FIRS is pivoting toward a citizen-centered model built on trust, transparency, and civic responsibility.
“We are transforming tax from being seen as a burden to being embraced as a duty,” he was quoted as saying.
He highlighted that the adoption of digital innovations like the TaxPro-Max platform and taxpayer segmentation tools are central to this shift, making tax processes more accessible and efficient for all categories of taxpayers.
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OAGF: Fiscal Discipline Depends on Inter-Agency Cooperation
The acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Shamsudeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, echoed similar sentiments during his address.
He emphasized that taxation remains the backbone of Nigeria’s economy—especially as the country looks to diversify beyond oil revenue.
“Strengthening compliance is not just a fiscal goal; it is a national imperative,” Ogunjimi stated.
He also linked the tax collaboration efforts to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to stabilize public finance and promote inclusive economic growth.
According to him, syncing operational strategies between FIRS and the OAGF will go a long way in addressing longstanding challenges in tax collection, remittance bottlenecks, and accountability lapses.
Towards a $1 Trillion Economy
Mr. Ogunjimi commended the FIRS for its recent milestones in expanding the tax net and digitizing tax administration. He maintained that technology and institutional transparency will be instrumental in building a resilient tax system.
He stressed the importance of laying a solid fiscal foundation that aligns with the Federal Government’s ambitious goal of attaining a $1 trillion economy by the year 2030.
“Through sustained collaboration, accountability, and innovation, we can generate the revenue required for national development,” he added.
A Call for Stakeholder Continuity
Both officials concluded by calling for ongoing synergy among stakeholders in Nigeria’s revenue ecosystem.
They affirmed that strengthening inter-agency coordination will not only boost compliance but also serve as a catalyst for broader governance reforms and economic sustainability.
