FIRS embarks on mission to inspire taxpayers

• Inaugurates Broadcast Media Unit 

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the official inauguration of the Broadcast Media Unit under the esteemed leadership of Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the service.

In a speech delivered by Mr. Tayo Koleosho, the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman of Federal Revenue Service (FIRS), the occasion marks an important milestone in FIRS journey towards effective communication, outreach, and public education through the powerful mediums of radio and television for the service.

Koleosho emphasized that the FIRS Broadcast Media Unit inaugurated team’s primary responsibility is to ensure the effective dissemination of information, promote awareness, and educate the public, ultimately fostering taxpayer compliance.

He said: “The role of media in shaping society cannot be overstated. It is through our broadcasts that we have the opportunity to inform, inspire, and influence positive change. Whether it is through informative programs, educational campaigns, or engaging discussions, we have the power to make a difference.”

“However, with great power comes great responsibility. We must remain steadfast in our commitment to the accuracy, impartiality, and integrity of FIRS. Our broadcasts must be a beacon of truth in an era of misinformation, a source of clarity in confusion. We must strive to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in all that we do at FIRS.

“To our video editors, script writers, content creators, presenters, and all other members of this team, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude. Your talents and expertise will be instrumental in fulfilling our mandate of ensuring the effective dissemination of information, promoting awareness, and educating the public.”

Koleosho expresses appreciation to the Tax boss, Dr. Zaach Adedeji, the Chairman of FIRS, for his relentless efforts in driving initiatives to make FIRS better for Nigerians.

He further commends the Technical Media Assistant and Head of Broadcast Unit FIRS, Arabinrin Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello for this initiative and visionary thinking in bringing this unique idea to life.

Also speaking at the inauguration, the Technical Media Assistant and Head of Broadcast Unit FIRS, Arabinrin Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello disclosed that the service was privileged Mr. Tayo Koleosho, Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman, inaugurated the team and urged everyone to get to work and remain steadfast in their commitment to the accuracy, impartiality and integrity of FIRS.

She said: “It is my privilege to welcome you all today as we gather here to inaugurate experts and professionals into the Broadcast Media Unit.”
“The primary function of the team is to utilize radio, social media, and television broadcasts to effectively disseminate information, promote tax awareness, and educate the public on taxation matters. Their goal is to enhance understanding of tax policies and encourage compliance among taxpayers in Nigeria, thereby directly contributing to the mission and goals of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) under the leadership of the Executive Chairman.

“With FIRS’s unwavering support, we’re embarking on a mission to inform, inspire, and empower the people of Nigeria through media,”Arabinrin Aderonke stated.