As part of activities marking the 2025 Children’s Day celebration, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), in collaboration with Arojah Concepts and Sprezzatura Publishing Ltd, is set to host the public presentation of a new educational book titled “Taxation: Essential Knowledge for Nigerian Children.”
The unveiling ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Merit House, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, beginning at 10:00 AM.
Authored by Arabinrin Aderonke Ejiura Blessing Haruna and edited by Dr. M.S. Abubakar, the book is designed as a simplified guide to taxation for secondary school students. It aimed to introduce young Nigerians to basic taxation concepts, promoting financial literacy and civic responsibility from an early age.
The Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, will serve as Chief Host, while the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, is expected as the Very Special Guest of Honour.
Among the dignitaries expected at the event are Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, Chairman, Senate Committee on Army; Dr. Aliyu Modibbo, former Minister of the FCT; Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, member, House of Representatives; Hajiya Aisha Garba, Executive Secretary, UBEC; Mrs. Ifueko M. Omoigui, former Chairperson of FIRS; and Mr. Babatunde Fowler, former Chairman of FIRS.
Also expected are Senator Mutanri Dan Dutse, Chairman, Senate Committee on TETFund; HRM King Sir Lenu Tsaro Igbara, Gbene Teeko IX, Paramount Ruler of Northern-Bori in Rivers State, who will serve as Royal Father of the Day; Dr. Umaru Abdul Mutallab, Chairman of JAIZ Bank, as Distinguished Father of the Day; Dr. Bissan Ezekiel Dankadi Joseph, Director, Abuja Business School, University of Abuja, who will serve as Book Reviewer; and Alhaji Nasiru Dano, the Saduanan Dutse of Jigawa State, as Chief Launcher.
The event, packaged by Arojah Concepts, will feature book reviews, readings by participating schools, fun games, and dance drama. It is expected to be a milestone in promoting tax education among Nigerian children and laying the foundation for a more financially literate generation.
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