Nami also appreciated the staff of FIRS, who worked with him over the period he was in charge
By Kehinde Okeowo
The immediate past executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mohammad Nami, has reacted after his removal from office.
TheNiche reported on Thursday, that President Bola Tinubu terminated Muhammad Nami’s appointment as the FIRS chairman and approved the appointment of his special adviser on revenue, Zacchaeus Adedeji, as the acting chairman of the tax commission.
However, a few hours after his dismissal, Nami issued a statement thanking ex-President Muhamnmadu Buhari and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allowing him to serve.
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The ex-FIRS boss went on to extend his appreciation to the staff of the tax institution, for their dedication while working with him.
Nami wrote: “With utmost gratitude to the Almighty God, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the erstwhile President, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, and the incumbent president, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for the opportunity given to me to serve the country and humanity as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for almost four years
I want to extend my deep appreciation to the entire staff of the Service, our esteemed taxpayers, and Nigerians for believing in me, and for the support and cooperation extended to me throughout my tenure.”