ABUJA — The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have pledged to deepen their collaboration in a bid to tighten Nigeria’s tax compliance framework and safeguard public funds.
Speaking during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, FIRS Executive Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, underscored the critical role of inter-agency partnership in strengthening financial stability and building citizens’ trust in the nation’s revenue system.
“We cannot pursue 200 million Nigerians individually to do the right thing, but we want to put a system in place that will aid compliance,” Adedeji said.
“You can help us by letting people know that when they violate the law, there is a place you can keep them. On behalf of the President and Nigerians, we thank you for your support and seek even deeper cooperation,” he added.
Adedeji stressed that compliance would significantly improve when taxpayers begin to see tangible results from the use of public revenue.
“The main advertisement of voluntary compliance is when people begin to see what we use the money we collect for. In achieving that goal, you are critical — not just in arresting defaulters but also in supporting our Department of Fraud Risk, Assessment and Control to ensure value for money,” he explained.
He further credited Nigeria’s success in meeting its revenue target to preventive measures and strong partnerships with institutions like the EFCC, noting that “the achievement was a collective effort, not one by FIRS alone.”
In response, EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, assured Adedeji of the Commission’s unwavering commitment to supporting the FIRS in ensuring accountability and protecting public resources.
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