- Tinubu Commissions New Nigeria Revenue Service Headquarters in Abuja
- Marks Transition from FIRS
- Hails Tax Reform Milestone
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commissioned the new corporate headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service in Abuja, marking a significant step in the restructuring of Nigeria’s tax system.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the event also signalled the transition from the former Federal Inland Revenue Service to the newly established NRS.
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In a video shared by his Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, the president praised the agency’s performance before formally declaring the building open.
Tinubu was joined at the ceremony by top government officials, including NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji, Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
During the ceremony, the president cut the ribbon and read the commemorative plaque, describing the new structure as “a lasting symbol of integrity.”
The headquarters, a modern complex featuring 16 floors across three towers, is designed to accommodate about 3,000 staff members.
The commissioning forms part of the Tinubu administration’s broader efforts to reform Nigeria’s tax system and improve efficiency in revenue generation.
