Kemi Adeosun, country’s Minister of Finance alongside Babatunde Fowler, the Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS who made this known during a press conference in Abuja.The government explained that the recruits will raise tax awareness among Nigerians and consequently increase the number of tax payers. The government explained that the recruits will raise tax awareness among Nigerians and consequently increase the number of tax payers.According to Adeosun, through this initiative, the government expect to increase the number of taxpayers by 35 percent from 14 million to about 17 million in two years. According to Adeosun, through this initiative, the government expect to increase the number of taxpayers by 35 percent from 14 million to about 17 million in two years. She said, “We will be recruiting them through N-Power and they can apply through the website of the Federal Ministry of Finance or through the N-Power website. “It’s a two-year fixed contract and they will be deployed to states, attached to state Internal Revenue Service or FIRS. “Their job is to improve the level of education on the Nigeria’s tax system. “Our tax system is progressive, meaning those who earn less should pay less and those who earn more should pay more. “A lot of people don’t know that. So it’s a chance to get people on ground to answer all these pertinent questions.” The Minister disclosed that graduates of accounting, economics, mathematics and other relevant courses would be given priority. Adeosun also urged intelligent graduates interested in building a career in tax administration to apply as the government planned to sponsor the recruits to become tax professionals. “This exercise is extremely important for the fiscal sustainability of states because as you know, most of the revenue for states apart from FAAC is supposed to come from tax. “So if we improved the number of taxpayers, we will be improving the fiscal health of our state governments as well as the Federal Government. “It’s an important initiative for the nation as we undertake reforms to reduce our over-dependence on oil. “We have to make sure that everyone who is economically active pays tax, no matter how little, they have to contribute to the pool,” she said.]]>
![](https://thenigerialawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ELLAN.png")
![](https://thenigerialawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Summer-IDRI-Masterclass.jpg")
As an added bonus, every purchase comes with a FREE ebook titled: “AI in Legalpedia and Law Pavilion: A Research Guide.”
Ohio Books Ltd praises the publication, stating:
"....this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic."
How to Order:
📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878
📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com
🌎 Website: www.benadigwe.com
Ebook Version: Access it directly online at https://selar.com/prv626
Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe Esq., ACiarb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director at the Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria.
_______________________________________________________________________
“Enhance Legal Practice With Authoritative Reports” — Alexander Payne Offers Comprehensive Law Reports, Spanning Over A Century Of Nigerian Jurisprudence
Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via:
0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888
Website: www.alexandernigeria.com
The book, titled The Law of Torts in Nigeria: A Functional Approach, authored by Professor Hagler Sunny Okorie Ph.D and Ikeocha, Nathaniel Ngozi Esq, offers law students, practitioners, and academics a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying tort law in Nigerian courts. Interested buyers can place orders via the following contact numbers: 08028636615, 08037667945, 08032253813, or +234 902 196 2209.
________________________________________________________________________
[A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
