Zacch Adedeji’s Remarkable Exploits at FIRS

Optimistic Nigerians are clear that a new era of progress is just around the corner for the country. Following many of the appointments by President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria is at the cusp of favourable transformation. As one of the appointed, Zacch Adedeji occupies a promising position in the hearts of Nigerians at home and abroad.

As the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Adedeji is expected to transform Nigeria’s tariff and levy system. So far, the man has achieved much, leaving observers with the distinct feeling that history books will remember him for his doings at FIRS.

Revenue generation is one of the economic nerve endings of Nigeria, a very sensitive and challenging area. Adedeji recognises this challenge and puts in the work to enhance the tax system across the nation. And while this would ordinarily imply an increased burden on Nigerians, Adedeji finds ways to go around this condition.

Very recently, Adedeji’s intentions to wheel Nigeria’s tax system onto the next level of progress leaked into the public domain. This intention is believed to be in line with President Tinubu’s agenda of sustainable development, decisively harmonizing Adedeji’s balanced tax supervision dynamic with Tinubu’s progressive economic blueprint.

Adedeji’s accomplishments up to this point are not surprising. It is on record that his animated intellect is derived from 15-plus years of experience in corporate accounting, public service administration, and public service consultation.

The man reported to have graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University with a First Class degree in Accounting, has a resplendent track record everywhere he has worked. This includes the Oyo State Ministry of Finance where he served as Commissioner (2011 to 2015), the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) where he served as Executive Secretary and CEO, and with President Tinubu’s advisory team on revenue (as Special Adviser).

Adedeji is set to change the tax system in Nigeria for the better. His exploits follow him and are responsible for his good name among Nigerians.