The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, received a high-level delegation from the French tax authority, Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFIP), led by Amelie Verdier, at the FIRS Headquarters in Abuja.
The visit marked a significant step in the deepening partnership between Nigeria and France in tax administration and fiscal reform. It came at a crucial time as Nigeria prepares for a major institutional transition from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to the newly established Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), a reform anchored in the recently enacted Finance and Revenue Laws.
In his remarks, Dr. Adedeji reaffirmed FIRS’s commitment to establishing a modern, data-driven, and service-oriented revenue system. He noted that the evolving structure of the NRS reflects Nigeria’s aspiration to align with global best practices in tax governance and revenue mobilization.
“This engagement with DGFIP comes at a strategic moment for Nigeria,” Dr. Adedeji said. “We are moving towards a more inclusive and transparent tax system, leveraging digital innovation and international cooperation.”
Discussions at the meeting focused on key areas such as risk-based compliance strategies, digital taxation, taxpayer education, and capacity development. The delegation also explored opportunities for future collaboration in green taxation, digital tax tools, and joint training initiatives.
The French delegation’s visit was facilitated through the support of the French Embassy in Nigeria, further strengthening diplomatic and technical ties between both countries.
Amelie Verdier, Director General of DGFIP, lauded Nigeria’s reform agenda and expressed DGFIP’s readiness to support Nigeria in its journey towards building an adaptive and efficient tax system.
The visit concluded with mutual commitments to expand cooperation, including support for French language training for Nigerian tax officials and the development of shared solutions for emerging tax challenges.
