By Musa Ibrahim
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the judiciary and sister tax authorities across Africa to strengthen tax administration and promote inclusive economic growth.
Speaking at a Training Workshop for Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Judges of the Federal High Court on New Tax Laws, Dr. Adedeji commended the National Judicial Institute (NJI) for organizing what he described as a timely and relevant programme that bridges the gap between the judiciary and tax administrators.
He noted that recent legislative reforms, including the Finance Acts and the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), have reshaped Nigeria’s tax system, introducing new compliance and enforcement dynamics.
“Judicial interpretation is essential for fairness, stability, and investor confidence in tax administration. The judiciary has consistently played a key role through balanced and principled rulings in tax-related cases,” Dr. Adedeji said.
He assured that the FIRS remains committed to continuous engagement, technical collaboration, and knowledge sharing with the judiciary to enhance capacity and improve the overall efficiency of the tax system.
“Workshops like this enhance judicial understanding of emerging fiscal frameworks, ensuring a fair and predictable tax environment that supports sustainable growth,” he stated.
Mozambique Revenue Authority Visits FIRS on Study Tour
Earlier on Monday, October 28, 2025, Dr. Adedeji received a delegation from the Mozambique Revenue Authority (MRA) on a courtesy visit to the FIRS headquarters in Abuja.
The team, led by Inês Cumbane Nhauche, Executive Director of the Extractive Industry Taxation Unit, was in Nigeria as part of a study tour focused on knowledge exchange and collaboration in extractive industry taxation. Other members of the delegation included Manuel Muhabe, Head of Auditing Department, Extractive Taxation Unit; Humberto Alage, Technician, Risk Analysis Department; and Joana Zualo, Technician, Auditing Department.
Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Adedeji highlighted the importance of intra-African collaboration in tax administration, stressing that shared learning and data exchange were key to developing effective and sustainable solutions to Africa’s revenue challenges.
“We are delighted to share our experience and support Mozambique in strengthening its extractive taxation framework. FIRS has built decades of expertise in this area, and we are ready to collaborate once specific areas of support are identified,” he said.
He stated that partnerships like this would not only strengthen institutional capacity but also contribute to building a more resilient tax infrastructure across the continent.
