The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa inline with his people Centric leadership concept of nurturing a professional Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN), capable of meeting its constitutional responsibilities in a joint and collaborative environment has today, 30 January, 2024 paid a courtesy call to the Chairman Federal Inland Revenue Services ( FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji. The visit according to the CDS, was to officially congratulate the Chairman FIRS for his deserving appointment by the President Ahmed Bola Tinubu.
General Musa said his visit was to further show the AFN commitments to ensuring the safety of life and property in the country. He added that the Armed Forces will ensure FIRS do its work without encumberances.
The CDS informed the Chairman FIRS that the AFN is working in collaboration with other security agencies to bring lasting peace to the country. He maintained that taxation brings awareness and development to the nation.
While responding, the Chairman Federal Inland Revenue described the AFN as a highly discipline service and critical partners in taxation in the country. Dr Adedeji said the FIRS needed the services of the Military to be able to perform their duties without much hindrances. He also said the welfare of the military remained a top priority for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He finally thanked the CDS and the entire AFN for their crucial support to the FIRS.
