The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to hold the second edition of its 2025 Tax Clinic in Abuja through the Emerging Taxpayers’ Group (ETG).
The clinic is part of ongoing efforts to simplify tax processes, educate citizens, and encourage voluntary compliance ahead of the take off of the implementation of new tax laws.
According to the Service, the Abuja Tax Clinic is designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals better understand their tax obligations and the transition into the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) — a key component of the ongoing reforms aimed at modernizing and harmonizing the nation’s tax administration system.
The Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, described the Tax Clinic as a vital part of the Service’s inclusive and citizen-centered reform agenda.
“Our goal is to simplify tax, not to complicate it,” Dr. Adedeji said. “The Tax Clinic is designed to bring the Service closer to the people, to listen, educate, and foster a culture of voluntary compliance through mutual understanding and trust.”
The one-day event, themed “Tax Clinic for Tax Clarity: Transitioning into NRS,” will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Lagbaja Hall, Nigerian Army Conference Centre & Suites (NACCAS), Asokoro, Abuja, starting at 8:00 a.m.
The clinic will feature presentations, panel discussions, and interactive service desks hosted by partner institutions, including the FIRS, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Joint Tax Board (JTB), Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT), Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
Participants will receive on-site advisory support on tax registration, filing, and dispute resolution.
The NMA will also provide free basic health checks to attendees throughout the event.
Building on the success of the Lagos edition, which recorded strong public engagement and interaction between taxpayers and revenue institutions, the Abuja edition is expected to attract an even larger audience.
To encourage early participation, the first 400 participants to register physically at the venue will receive special branded gifts from FIRS.
To ensure inclusivity, the Tax Clinic will also be livestreamed via Zoom and YouTube to enable participation from taxpayers, business communities, and stakeholders across the country and beyond.
Speaking ahead of the event, Mr. Collins Osagie Omokaro, Special Adviser on Communications and Advocacy to the Executive Chairman of FIRS, said the Tax Clinic represents a new era of proactive engagement between the Service and taxpayers.
“Under Dr. Adedeji’s leadership, the Service has prioritized accessibility and empathy in tax administration. The Tax Clinic is not just about compliance, it is about connection. It shows that when taxpayers are informed and supported, they become partners in national development,” Omokaro stated.
Through initiatives such as the Tax Clinic, FIRS continues to pursue its vision of “Simplifying Tax, Maximising Revenue,” and promoting a tax culture built on transparency, inclusion, and service.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
