FIRS Hosts AFRITAC West 2 Steering Committee, Says Partnership Has Delivered Measurable Results Across Key Institutional Priorities

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) received the AFRITAC West 2 (AFW2) Steering Committee at its headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, as part of the committee’s 12th regional meeting and field visit.
A statement by Collins Omokaro, Special Adviser, Communications and Advocacy, said the visit marked a significant moment in highlighting the strong collaboration between FIRS and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), through AFRITAC West 2.

The statement said over the past year, this partnership had delivered measurable results across key institutional priorities.

“FIRS has successfully integrated behavioral insights to improve taxpayer services, reframing taxation as a civic duty rather than a burden. A detailed VAT revenue gap analysis, conducted with AFW2’s guidance, has enhanced policy design and compliance strategies,” the statement said.

It noted that the collaboration also led to specialized audit training for high-risk sectors such as finance, with plans to expand into telecommunications.

“In the area of technology, FIRS has made notable progress in digital project portfolio management, streamlining how reforms are planned and monitored. Additionally, a more integrated strategic framework has been introduced, aligning departmental goals with national revenue targets,” it added.

It further noted that the visit provided a platform for sharing lessons, exchanging ideas, and reinforcing a shared commitment to stronger, more responsive public institutions across West Africa.

The partnership with AFRITAC West 2, the statement observed, continues to be instrumental in helping FIRS become a modern, efficient, and citizen-focused tax authority aligned with Nigeria’s broader economic reform agenda.