FIRS to host second edition of emerging taxpayers clinic in Abuja
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced plans to hold the second edition of its Emerging Taxpayers’ Tax Clinic in Abuja, following the success of the inaugural edition in Lagos earlier this year. The one-day event, themed “Tax Clinic for Tax Clarity: Transitioning into NRS,” is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the […]
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced plans to hold the second edition of its Emerging Taxpayers’ Tax Clinic in Abuja, following the success of the inaugural edition in Lagos earlier this year.
The one-day event, themed “Tax Clinic for Tax Clarity: Transitioning into NRS,” is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Lagbaja Hall, Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites (NACCAS), Asokoro, Abuja. The programme will begin at 8:00 a.m.
According to the FIRS, the Abuja Tax Clinic will provide a practical platform for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals to engage directly with tax experts and gain clarity on their obligations, especially as Nigeria transitions into the new Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).
In a statement issued by Mr. Collins Osagie Omokaro, Special Adviser on Communications and Advocacy to the Executive Chairman, the initiative reaffirms the Service’s commitment to simplifying tax education, deepening understanding, and promoting voluntary compliance among taxpayers.
Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, described the Tax Clinic as a key part of the agency’s inclusive and citizen-focused reform agenda.
“Our goal is to simplify tax, not to complicate it,” Adedeji said. “The Tax Clinic is designed to bring the Service closer to the people—to listen, educate, and foster a culture of voluntary compliance through mutual understanding and trust.”
The event will feature presentations, panel discussions, and service desks hosted by partner institutions including the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Joint Tax Board (JTB), FCT-IRS, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT), 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).
Participants will have access to on-site advisory support for tax registration, filing, and dispute resolution. The NMA will also provide free basic health checks during the event.
To encourage early participation, the first 400 participants to register physically at the venue will receive special branded gifts from FIRS. The event will also be livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube to enable wider participation across Nigeria and beyond.
Mr. Omokaro noted that the initiative reflects a new era of proactive engagement under Dr. Adedeji’s leadership.
“Under Dr. Adedeji’s leadership, the Service has prioritized accessibility and empathy in tax administration,” Omokaro said. “The Tax Clinic is not just about compliance—it is about connection. It shows that when taxpayers are informed and supported, they become partners in national development.”
Through initiatives like the Tax Clinic, FIRS said it remains committed to advancing its vision of “Simplifying Tax, Maximising Revenue,” and fostering a tax culture built on transparency, inclusion, and service.