ABUJA, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu inaugurated a major government building on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Consequently, he officially opened the new Nigeria Revenue Service [NRS] corporate headquarters. This significant event occurred at exactly 3:34 PM West Africa Time [WAT, GMT+1].
Previously, this federal agency operated as the Federal Inland Revenue Service [FIRS]. However, the national administration recently restructured the vital tax organization. Furthermore, officials formally renamed the entity to reflect its updated mandate.
Okay News reports that this strategic change aims to improve national tax collection. Therefore, the Nigerian government expects much higher efficiency from the workers. Additionally, this specific initiative supports a broader economic plan to reduce reliance on oil exports.
Dada Olusegun works as the Special Assistant on Social Media for the president. Subsequently, Olusegun shared an official video of the special commissioning ceremony. In the video, Tinubu praised the agency for its historically excellent performance.
The Nigeria Revenue Service Transition
Meanwhile, several top government officials flanked the Nigerian president during the event. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the national tax board, attended the historic ceremony. Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the House of Representatives, also stood nearby.
Furthermore, Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, witnessed the official ribbon cutting. Nyesom Wike serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Consequently, Wike joined the other prominent leaders at the important gathering.
The massive new complex features 16 operational floors for daily government activities. Additionally, the modern facility includes three distinct office towers for specialized departments. This large workspace can comfortably accommodate 3,000 dedicated public employees.
Afterward, Tinubu read the commemorative plaque aloud to the attentive audience. He stated, “The corporate headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service was commissioned on the 14th day of April 2026 by His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This edifice stands as a lasting symbol of integrity.” Ultimately, this new facility represents a major step forward for national economic development.
