The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has expressed appreciation to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its role in helping Nigeria meet the federal government’s 2025 revenue target.
Executive Chairman of FIRS, Mr. Zacch Adedeji, conveyed the gratitude when he led his management team on a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. He noted that the milestone, which earned presidential commendation last week, was achieved through collaborative efforts with partner agencies such as the EFCC.
“If you listened to Mr. President last week, we were being praised to high heavens for meeting our revenue target. But it is wrong to assume that we are the only ones doing the job. We felt it necessary to extend that appreciation to our partners, particularly EFCC, whose support has been instrumental in sustaining Nigeria’s financial stability,” Adedeji said.
He further emphasized the importance of continued collaboration, especially as the federal government moves into a new budget cycle. According to him, transparency in expenditure and voluntary tax compliance remain critical, and EFCC’s role in ensuring accountability.
Responding, EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, congratulated the FIRS on the achievement, describing it as a historic milestone, being the first time Nigeria met its revenue target by August. He assured that the EFCC would continue to strengthen its partnership with the revenue agency.
“Collaboration is key. When the public sees EFCC working alongside FIRS, it sends a strong signal that it will no longer be business as usual. Our commitment to fighting tax fraud remains firm, and recent Court of Appeal judgments have affirmed our mandate to investigate such crimes,” Olukoyede stated.
Both agencies reaffirmed their commitment to deepening synergy through joint task forces and reforms that will promote compliance, accountability, and financial sustainability for the country.
