FIRS, DGFP partner on digital transformation; begin transition process to Nigeria Revenue Service, Jan. 2026
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS), and its French counterpart, Direction Générale des Finances Publiques, (DGFP), yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MOU), on promotion of efficient tax administration in the country.
FIRS Chairman, Zaccheus Adedeji, who signed for FIRS at the French Embassy in Abuja, where the MOU took place, noted that the event reflects a shared commitment to building stronger, more resilient, and forward-looking tax administration for the two nations.
The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, who signed on-behalf of DGFP, also emphasised the importance of collaboration between the two countries.
Adedeji in a statement signed by Dare Adekanmbi, his Special Adviser on Media, listed digital transformation, as one of such critical areas, where Nigeria can leverage France’s advanced use of technology in compliance management, taxpayer services, as well as, data-driven enforcement.
According to Adedeji, France will in return gain “fresh perspectives from Nigeria’s rapid digital expansion, our agile adoption of new tools, and the unique solutions we are developing for a fast-growing and technology-driven population.”
“This two-way exchange is essential as both countries adapt to emerging challenges, such as Artificial Intelligence deployment, cybersecurity, and cross-border taxation,” Adedeji stated.
Disclosing that Nigeria will deliberately engage more with similar global partners, he said the partnership between France and Nigeria will enable the tax institutions to exchange ideas, share innovations, and learn from each other’s experiences.
“Another important aspect is workforce development. While we look forward to learning from France’s well-structured human capital systems, particularly in professional standards, continuous learning, and organizational discipline, we also believe that our experience in managing a young, dynamic and diverse workforce will offer valuable insights to DGFP.
“Together, we can develop models that strengthen institutional culture, build global competencies, and prepare our respective institutions for the future of public finance administration.
“We also anticipate strong bilateral cooperation in international taxation, exchange of information, transfer pricing, and Base Erosion and Profit Shifting BEPS-related work.
“As economic activities become increasingly borderless, the ability of both our institutions to collaborate, share intelligence, and harmonise approaches will be crucial. This MoU provides exactly the platform we need to deepen that cooperation.
“As Nigeria moves into the era of the Nigerian Revenue Service, we see this partnership as a cornerstone of our transformation, one that will help us build a revenue administration that is modern, trusted, innovative, and globally connected,” Adedeji added.