The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has relieved Mr. Michael Ango of his duties as Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT‑IRS), effective immediately. The decision was announced on Friday in a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media. The statement further directed the most senior official of the FCT‑IRS to assume control of the agency with immediate effect. No reason for Mr. Ango’s dismissal was provided.
The FCT‑IRS is responsible for collecting taxes and other revenue in the Federal Capital Territory, playing a crucial role in the administration’s fiscal operations. As a key institution in the capital’s financial management, any change in its leadership may have implications for the agency’s operations and the territory’s revenue‑collection efforts. The minister’s choice to appoint an interim leader from within the agency suggests a desire for continuity and stability in the revenue‑collection process.
The Federal Capital Territory is a significant economic hub in Nigeria, and its internal revenue service is vital to the territory’s development and infrastructure projects. The FCT‑IRS is tasked with ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations and providing revenue projections to support the territory’s budgeting process. As the new leadership takes over, it is expected to focus on maintaining the agency’s core functions and ensuring a seamless transition.
The minister’s office has not offered further details on the circumstances surrounding Mr. Ango’s removal or on long‑term plans for the agency’s leadership. The development is likely to be closely watched by stakeholders—including taxpayers, businesses, and other government agencies—as it may affect the territory’s fiscal policies and revenue‑collection strategies.
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