FIRS commends EFCC for support in achieving 2025 revenue target

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has expressed appreciation to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its role in helping the agency meet the federal government’s 2025 revenue target.

FIRS Chairman, Mr. Zach Adedeji, gave the commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, where he led members of his management team to meet with EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede.

Adedeji noted that while President Bola Tinubu recently praised the Service for surpassing its revenue goal, the achievement was made possible through the support of critical partners like the EFCC. He said the visit was to extend the President’s appreciation and strengthen collaboration between both agencies.

“We felt it necessary to commend the relationship we share and how you have helped us in sustaining Nigeria’s financial stability. Beyond that, we are seeking deeper cooperation with EFCC in advancing voluntary compliance and ensuring transparency in government expenditure,” Adedeji stated.

In his response, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede congratulated the FIRS for what he described as a “no mean feat,” noting that Nigeria had met its revenue target earlier than ever before. “When the public sees EFCC working alongside FIRS, it sends a clear message that it will no longer be business as usual,” he said.

Olukoyede stressed that the EFCC remains committed to fighting tax fraud, pointing to a recent Court of Appeal judgment that affirmed the Commission’s powers to investigate such crimes. He said tax and revenue matters clearly fall under financial and economic crimes, which are within EFCC’s mandate.

The EFCC boss further highlighted the long-standing joint task force between the two agencies and pledged continued collaboration to ensure accountability, financial discipline, and value for money in government expenditure.

He also congratulated the FIRS on the passage of the Revenue Act, which will take effect on January 1, 2026, expressing confidence that it would further strengthen Nigeria’s economy.