FIRS Hosts AFRITAC West 2 Steering Committee
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) welcomed the AFRITAC West 2 (AFW2) Steering Committee to its headquarters in Abuja, as part of the committee’s 12th regional meeting and field visit on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. According to a statement by Collins Omokaro, Special Assistant on Communications and Advocacy at FIRS, the visit marked a significant […]
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) welcomed the AFRITAC West 2 (AFW2) Steering Committee to its headquarters in Abuja, as part of the committee’s 12th regional meeting and field visit on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
According to a statement by Collins Omokaro, Special Assistant on Communications and Advocacy at FIRS, the visit marked a significant moment in highlighting the strong collaboration between FIRS and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), through AFRITAC West 2.
“Over the past year, this partnership has delivered measurable results across key institutional priorities. FIRS has successfully integrated behavioral insights to improve taxpayer services, reframing taxation as a civic duty rather than a burden. A detailed VAT revenue gap analysis, conducted with AFW2’s guidance, has enhanced policy design and compliance strategies,” the statement said.
Omokaro said the collaboration also led to specialized audit training for high-risk sectors such as finance, with plans to expand into telecommunications.
“In the area of technology, FIRS has made notable progress in digital project portfolio managemen, streamlining how reforms are planned and monitored. Additionally, a more integrated strategic framework has been introduced, aligning departmental goals with national revenue targets,” he said.
He said the visit provided a platform for sharing lessons, exchanging ideas, and reinforcing a shared commitment to stronger, more responsive public institutions across West Africa.
“The partnership with AFRITAC West 2 continues to be instrumental in helping FIRS become a modern, efficient, and citizen-focused tax authority aligned with Nigeria’s broader economic reform agenda,” he added.