Mr Michael Ango has taken over from Mr Haruna Y. Abdullahi as the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS)
Ango’s assumption of duty follows his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, August 9, 2024.
In a statement made available to THE WHISTLER by Mustapha Sumaila, Head, Corporate Communications, FCT-IRS, Ango was warmly received by the outgoing Acting Executive Chairman, Abdullahi.
While addressing the Management Staff, Ango assured that his administration would be transparent and inclusive, relying on the support of everyone in the Service, including his predecessor.
He emphasized that his mandate is clear: to implement President Bola Tinubu’s vision of transforming Nigeria into a prosperous nation that offers opportunities and a conducive environment for its citizens.
Ango also pledged to support the Minister of FCT’s agenda of creating a modern, 21st-century capital city with world-class infrastructure, social services, and a secure, citizen-friendly environment.
He highlighted the important role of FCT-IRS as the primary revenue source for the territory, which enables it to fund major projects with minimal reliance on federal allocations.
He warned that there would be no room for laxity or incompetence, and stressed that all efforts must align with the vision and goals of the President and the FCT Minister.
He described the immediate past Acting Executive Chairman as a friend, brother and colleague over the years.
“We will work together to make the transition seamless, with minimal disruption to our day to day operations. For all the staff, we will embark on a new journey from today and I need cooperation of everyone in the Service. I thank you all for warmly receiving me and I look forward to working with all of you
starting from now” he stated.
The transition marks a new chapter for FCT-IRS, with Ango poised to lead the agency towards greater efficiency and effectiveness in revenue generation, in line with the broader goals of the federal government.
Earlier in his remarks, the outgoing Acting Executive Chairman Abdullahi reflected on his tenure with gratitude, and expressed his pleasure in having served in the role.
He welcomed the new leadership with optimism, and noted that Ango’s wealth of experience and deep expertise in taxation would greatly benefit the Service. Abdullahi assured Ango of his continued suppor, adding that the Service will ensure a seamless handover process.
“It is an honor to welcome our brother this morning. I would like to say that the Service has been waiting for this day for close to a year now. We are really excited, I have said it since Friday at the FCT-IRS 2024 Management Retreat when the news came out and I had to inform everyone that we should also be grateful that Mr. Ango is not just a friend of mine but he is a friend of the Service. In most cases he even knows more about the Service and the history of the Service than most of us here.
“The institution has come a long way, we are excited with this development because Mr. Michael has always been part of this institution. He has always been there for me when I needed him. He has never said no to me or the FCT-IRS. I am really happy that this is happening. I have assured him that I will always be around if he needs me.
“I will always be available for any clarity he may require. FCT-IRS has been my blood, my family for the last 6 to 7 years so anything that pertains to the Service I will be interested in being part of it” he added.