The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has commended the Nigerian judiciary for its consistent and well-reasoned tax rulings, describing them as pivotal to the stability and fairness of the nation’s fiscal system.
According to a statement on Tuesday, he spoke at a capacity-building workshop for Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Judges of the Federal High Court on new tax laws, where he praised the National Judicial Institute for organising what he called a “timely and essential” training session.
Adedeji noted that recent legislative reforms, including amendments to the Finance Acts, the Petroleum Industry Act, and other tax-related laws, have significantly reshaped Nigeria’s fiscal landscape.
According to him, these developments call for deeper collaboration between the judiciary and tax authorities to ensure fair interpretation and enforcement.
“The judiciary, through its interpretative powers, remains the ultimate arbiter in maintaining the balance between the legitimate powers of tax authorities and the rights of taxpayers,” Adedeji stated.
“Your consistent and sound pronouncements have provided stability, predictability, and fairness in the administration of our tax system.”
