As the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) prepares to transition into the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) next month, it has taken a major step toward modernising tax administration through international collaboration.
On Wednesday, FIRS signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its French counterpart, the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFP), aimed at promoting efficient, technology-driven tax systems and fostering areas of mutual interest.
The signing ceremony, held at the French Embassy in Abuja, was witnessed by FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji and French Ambassador to Nigeria Marc Fonbaustier, who signed on behalf of DGFP.
Adedeji described the MoU as reflecting “a shared commitment to building stronger, more resilient, and more forward-looking tax administrations” in both countries.
Ambassador Fonbaustier emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving this goal. Digital transformation emerged as a central pillar of the partnership.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi, Adedeji highlighted that Nigeria seeks to leverage France’s advanced technology in compliance management, taxpayer services, and data-driven enforcement.
