Oladele Oduniyi
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has reaffirmed its dedication to building confidence and encouraging voluntary tax compliance among entrepreneurs, small enterprises, and operators in the unorganised sector across the country.
This comes ahead of the 2025 edition of its flagship outreach programme, the Tax Clinic, designed to deepen tax education and strengthen compliance across all sectors of Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking in anticipation of the event, Executive Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, said the clinic is part of broader efforts to entrench transparency, accountability, and inclusion within the tax system.
“The clinic reflects our commitment to promoting a culture of voluntary compliance by bringing tax education closer to the people. It is a critical step in strengthening trust, transparency, and inclusion in the tax system,” Adedeji stated.
He stressed the need to expand the country’s tax base while empowering citizens and business owners to fulfil their civic duties. “This clinic is more than an event; it’s a movement to ensure every Nigerian understands their role in nation-building through voluntary tax compliance,” he added.
The two-day event, which is being organised by the FIRS Emerging Taxpayers’ Group (ETG), will include panel talks, interactive service desks, expert-led courses, and live Q&A forums covering subjects like business registration, tax filing, and dispute resolution.
Attendees will also engage directly with representatives from key institutions, including the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Joint Tax Board (JTB), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), and Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).
Professional organisations anticipated to attend include the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
Beyond tax advisory support, the NMA will offer free basic medical screenings during the event.
The first 300 physical attendees to register will receive branded gifts.
Open to business owners, the self-employed, trade groups, and professionals, the Tax Clinic will also be livestreamed to enable virtual participation.
With the theme “Tax Clinic for Tax Clarity,” the programme will be held on July 15 and 16, 2025 in Lagos.
The FIRS described the initiative as central to its strategy for increasing revenue generation, integrating the informal economy, and streamlining Nigeria’s tax framework in line with the nation’s broader economic development agenda.