On Tuesday, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), via its Emerging Taxpayers’ Group (ETG), enhanced its engagement with key stakeholders regarding Nigeria’s recent tax reform laws.
This took place at the Abuja edition of the 2025 Emerging Taxpayers’ Tax Clinic, themed “Tax Clinic for Tax Clarity: Transitioning into NRS.”
Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to building a transparent, inclusive, and technology-driven tax system anchored on clarity, trust, and shared prosperity.
The event recorded strong physical attendance and a large virtual audience, with thousands of participants joining via Zoom, YouTube, DSTV Channel 391, and Radio FM 100.3. It built on the success of the Lagos edition held earlier in the year, which set a new benchmark for taxpayer engagement nationwide.
Adedeji said: “This Tax Clinic is not just a programme. It serves as a bridge between the government and the governed, between policy and the people.
“Our tax reforms are designed to simplify compliance, reduce bottlenecks, and build trust with taxpayers. A modern revenue system can only thrive on fairness, empathy, and collaboration.”
The clinic provided a platform for direct interaction among taxpayers, government agencies, professional bodies, and tax experts. It also offered practical guidance on how individuals and businesses can navigate the new tax reform landscape and transition into the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).
The event featured expert presentations, interactive service desks, and a panel session on registration, filing, dispute resolution, and incentives under the new tax framework.
Participating institutions included the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Joint Tax Board (JTB), Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).
Professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) also supported taxpayers through on-site service desks and real-time advisory.
During the panel session, Mr. Collins Omokaro, Special Adviser on Communications and Advocacy to the FIRS Chairman, stated: “We are changing the narrative — from tax being seen as a burden to being recognised as a shared responsibility for national growth. This Clinic reflects the power of clarity and collaboration.”
The Abuja Tax Clinic also featured multilingual outreach campaigns in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo to ensure the message reached taxpayers at the grassroots.
In a statement, Omokaro noted that the event reinforced the importance of inclusive stakeholder engagement and advanced discussions on implementing Nigeria’s four new tax reform laws — the Nigeria Tax Act, Nigeria Tax Administration Act, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, and Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act.
“These Acts represent a landmark shift in Nigeria’s fiscal framework, simplifying tax administration, harmonising systems, and placing taxpayers at the centre of policy and implementation,” he said.
FIRS expressed appreciation to its institutional and professional partners, as well as the thousands of taxpayers who participated physically and virtually, for making the Abuja edition a success.
The Emerging Taxpayers’ Tax Clinic will continue to serve as a strategic platform to enhance understanding of tax reforms, improve compliance, and strengthen trust between taxpayers and government.
