Lagos APC Hails FIRS Reforms as Backbone of Tinubu’s Economic Renewal
The Lagos State APC has praised the FIRS under Dr. Zacch Adedeji for pioneering fiscal reforms that align with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing the Service as a model of modern governance and accountability.
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for its reform-driven approach and visionary leadership under the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Speaking on behalf of the party, its spokesperson, Hon. (Mogaji) Seye Oladejo, described the ongoing transformation within the FIRS as “a national model of how discipline, technology, and integrity can drive true economic renewal.”
From Revenue Collection to Economic Redirection
Oladejo noted that under the leadership of Dr. Zacch Adedeji, the FIRS has evolved from a conventional tax agency into a strategic fiscal institution that balances revenue generation with economic stimulation.
“The FIRS has moved beyond just collecting taxes,” Oladejo said. “It is now a vital policy instrument — using data, technology, and transparency to strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal foundation and promote sustainable growth.”
He added that the Service’s transformation reflects President Tinubu’s long-held belief that “no country can achieve economic sovereignty without a stable and efficient revenue base.”
According to the Lagos APC, Nigeria’s resilience amid global economic uncertainty is a direct result of deliberate financial engineering, not chance — driven by the competence, discipline, and innovation at the heart of the current FIRS reforms.
💡 Innovations That Are Driving Results
Highlighting some of the key innovations under Dr. Adedeji, Oladejo listed several reforms reshaping Nigeria’s fiscal landscape:
- TaxPro Max, a digital system revolutionizing tax filing, payment, and reconciliation — eliminating leakages and human interference.
- Automated VAT collection across telecoms, banking, and e-commerce sectors, ensuring real-time accuracy and transparency.
- Unified Tax Identification Number (TIN) expansion, promoting a single verified database for both individuals and corporate entities.
- Strategic collaboration between FIRS, Customs, CAC, and NIMC to improve data integrity and eliminate duplication.
- Continuous capacity development and digital transformation, positioning the FIRS among the continent’s most modern tax agencies.
“These initiatives are not theoretical — they are delivering measurable results,” Oladejo said. “The FIRS has achieved record-breaking revenue collection figures that now power critical investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and security.”
🇳🇬 Building Economic Independence Through Fiscal Discipline
The Lagos APC spokesman emphasized that the Renewed Hope Agenda views revenue stability as the foundation of national sovereignty. By reforming institutions like the FIRS and promoting fiscal discipline, President Tinubu is laying the groundwork for long-term self-reliance.
“Each kobo collected is being reinvested into the people — in roads, schools, hospitals, and social welfare,” Oladejo explained.
“This is how a serious nation funds its own development and breaks free from dependency and debt cycles.”
He described the FIRS as a “quiet but powerful engine” of Tinubu’s vision for a self-funded Nigeria, where citizens see the direct impact of their taxes in real public benefit.
🏙️ Lagos: The Model That Became a National Blueprint
Oladejo traced the origins of Nigeria’s revenue transformation to the Lagos tax revolution pioneered by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu two decades ago, noting that today’s FIRS reform mirrors that same philosophy on a national scale.
“What President Tinubu began in Lagos — using efficient tax administration to transform a struggling state into a thriving economy — has now matured into a national model for prosperity,” he said.
“Lagos became the testing ground; FIRS is now the execution ground.”
He noted that the same governance values that repositioned Lagos — discipline, innovation, and data-driven accountability — are the guiding principles behind the Renewed Hope fiscal framework.
🗣️ Opposition Noise vs. Evidence-Based Progress
Oladejo dismissed opposition criticism of government economic reforms as “empty rhetoric divorced from reality.”
“While the opposition continues to peddle cynicism and misinformation, Nigerians can clearly see the difference between talk and transformation,” he said.
“This government is not running on propaganda — it’s running on performance. The FIRS is not chasing headlines; it’s delivering results.”
He stressed that fiscal transparency and accountability are no longer political slogans but institutional practices entrenched under Tinubu’s leadership.
🤝 A Call for Civic Responsibility
Calling on citizens and corporate bodies to support the ongoing reforms, Oladejo urged Nigerians to view tax compliance as a patriotic duty and not as an imposition.
“No modern economy thrives on oil alone,” he said. “A strong nation is built when its people willingly contribute to its progress. Paying tax is not punishment — it is partnership.”
He reaffirmed Lagos APC’s belief that with reformed systems and responsible citizenship, Nigeria is on a path to sustainable development and shared prosperity.
“With renewed faith, transparent governance, and responsible citizens, President Tinubu is building a Nigeria that funds its own future and sustains its growth,” Oladejo said.
“This is the true essence of Renewed Hope — a Nigeria that works, pays its way, and empowers its people.”
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