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The Oyo State Stakeholder Forum says Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue, Mr Zeech Adedeji, will revamp Oyo State Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) if contests and wins
By Femi Ogunshola
The Oyo State Stakeholder Forum says Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue, Mr Zeech Adedeji, will revamp Oyo State Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) if contests and wins the 2027 governorship election.
Mr Jelili Akande, the convener of the Forum, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to him, as Governor, Adedeji will modernise Oyo State’s tax administration system, making it more inclusive, transparent, and technology-driven.
“His strategy will involve the deployment of innovative tools to identify untapped revenue streams, expand the tax base, and ensure that every taxable entity contributes fairly to the state’s development’’, he told newsmen.
He said central to the transformation would be a shift from the traditional reliance on federal allocations to a robust IGR framework.
According to him, by leveraging data analytics and automation, Adedeji would aim to reduce leakages, improve compliance, and make the tax process seamless for individuals and businesses alike.
Akande urged the state government to embrace the template of FIRS chairman to improve the IGR.
He said Adedeji’s tenure at FIRS was marked by strategic reforms that had improved efficiency and transparency.
“Key among these achievements is the introduction of a digital tax filing system, which has streamlined tax processes and minimised leakages.
“This technological transformation has made compliance easier for businesses and individuals alike, leading to a significant increase in tax revenues,’’ he said.
According to him, Adedeji championed public-private-partnerships to create awareness about tax compliance, ensuring that more businesses became part of the formal economy.
He said the FIRS boss’s efforts had not only widened the tax net but had also restored public confidence in how tax revenues are utilised. (NAN)
