The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, has revealed that the service surpassed its revenue target in 2024 by collecting N21.6 trillion, adding that it is targeting N25.2 trillion in the year 2025

He made the disclosure in Abuja on Thursday at the 2025 strategic management retreat with the theme ‘Building a high-performance FIRS through Collaboration and Innovation’.

He said, “The FIRS closed the chapter of 2024 with an achievement that will forever be recorded in the history of the Federal Inland Revenue Service with the record-breaking generation of N21.6 trillion in revenue, surpassing our target of N19.4 trillion, which was the result of resilience, professionalism, and dedication, coupled with visionary leadership and a strategic focus on the pillars of people, technology and processes.

“Our work enables the delivery of critical infrastructure, social services and opportunities that transform lives. We are not just staff members; we are agents of the nation, entrusted with a responsibility that goes far beyond the walls of this organisation.”

Speaking on the goals for 2025, the executive chairman noted that focus will be on consolidating and institutionalising internal strengths to ensure long-term resilience and the innovative use of technology to enhance our processes.