the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, ZACCH ADEDEJI, has called upon tax administrators across Africa to seek indigenous solutions to the continent’s challenges rather than relying on external sources for answers.

Addressing delegates at a three-day council meeting of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) held in Lagos, ADEDEJI emphasised the importance of African-driven initiatives in addressing regional issues, particularly in local resource mobilization.

ATAF, headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, serves as a platform for African tax administrators to enhance capacity, achieve revenue goals, and advance the role of taxation in African governance and state-building.

ADEDEJI, who also serves as the president of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators, stressed the significance of prioritizing ATAF’s activities and upholding its founding principles. 

He urged member countries to commit to ATAF’s rules and regulations, emphasizing that the success of the organization hinges on collective efforts to showcase Africa’s capabilities.