The Federal Inland Revenue Service has pledged to strengthen tax policy formulation and capacity-building initiatives, not just within Nigeria but across the entire West African region.
The Executive Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, made this commitment at the West Africa Tax Administration Forum Country Correspondents Conference/Training for Heads of Corporate Communications Functions and the 20th WATAF Council Meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday.
Speaking at the event, Adedeji emphasised the crucial role of tax policy in driving sustainable economic growth and the need for countries in the region to enhance domestic resource mobilisation.
“The role of effective communication in tax administration cannot be overstated,” he said while addressing participants, including Country Correspondents and Heads of Corporate Communications from various tax institutions across West Africa.
“As Country Correspondents and Heads of Corporate Communications, you are the frontline ambassadors of our tax institutions, responsible for shaping narratives, clarifying policies, and fostering voluntary compliance,” he added.
Adedeji encouraged participants to take full advantage of the platform to exchange ideas, strengthen professional ties, and adopt best practices that could enhance tax administration in their respective countries.
