FIRS and NGF Strengthen Partnership to Enhance Tax Revenue and Drive Economic Growth
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) have intensified efforts to enhance tax administration, optimize revenue generation, and drive sustainable economic policies across Nigeria’s 36 states. This renewed collaboration highlights the pivotal role of state governments in achieving financial autonomy and economic resilience.
According to Collins Omokaro, Special Adviser on Communications and Advocacy, the partnership focuses on policy harmonization, capacity building, and better coordination to create a more investment-friendly environment. “A well-structured revenue system at the state level is essential to reducing over-reliance on federal allocations and strengthening internally generated revenue (IGR),” Omokaro explained.
Key Achievements in Tax and Fiscal Reforms
Significant milestones have already been achieved through the FIRS-NGF partnership. One of the major successes is the institutionalisation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), which has greatly enhanced transparency and accountability in tax administration. Furthermore, the NGF has been instrumental in advancing crucial Fiscal and Tax Reform Bills, which aim to modernize and streamline tax policies across Nigeria’s states.
The reforms are part of a broader agenda to reduce the nation’s reliance on federal allocations, increase subnational financial autonomy, and improve economic governance through well-structured revenue frameworks.
Leadership Driving the Reform Agenda
At the forefront of these reforms is Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of FIRS, whose leadership has been critical in fostering collaboration between the federal and state governments. Under his guidance, the partnership between FIRS and NGF has made significant progress in creating a robust and efficient tax system that will drive sustainable economic growth across Nigeria.
