In a strategic effort to strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal landscape, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, led a high-level delegation on a working visit to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, at the FIRS headquarters in Abuja.
The meeting, held on Tuesday, focused on enhancing collaboration between the FIRS and state legislatures to improve Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and align national tax reforms with state-level fiscal policies.
During the visit, Ogundoyin emphasized the importance of a unified and technology-driven tax administration system to drive economic growth, enhance accountability, and deliver efficient services across all tiers of government.
“Today in Abuja, I had the honor of leading a delegation of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria on a working visit to the Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Dr. Zaccheus Adelabu Adedeji.
“Our discussion centered on fostering stronger synergy between the FIRS and State Houses of Assembly in enhancing Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) across the country,” Ogundoyin stated.
Speaking further, he said: “As Speakers of State Legislatures, we remain committed to advocating for effective financial frameworks that strengthen governance and uplift our states.”
He commended Dr. Adedeji for his leadership in implementing far-reaching tax reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, expanding the taxpayer base, and promoting transparency—without introducing new taxes or increasing existing rates.
“I personally, and on behalf of the Conference, commend Dr. Adedeji for his forward-thinking leadership and express our deep appreciation for his support towards the legislative reforms and initiatives we are advancing under my chairmanship,” Ogundoyin added.
In response, Dr. Adedeji reiterated the FIRS’s commitment to working closely with state assemblies to achieve shared economic objectives. He noted that current tax reforms are geared toward reducing the number of taxes imposed on Nigerians, streamlining collection processes, and improving compliance through the deployment of technology.
“Our goal is to build a tax system that is efficient, transparent, and growth-oriented. The cooperation of state legislatures is crucial to this success,” Dr. Adedeji said.