FIRS to reinforce staff to handle 80% jobs, unveils recruitment drive to meet standard

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS is set to employ Strategic staff and reinforces others to to chart a new course toward institutional self-reliance.

The Service it has become imperative that 80 percent of its jobs are handled internally by staff of the organization by the end of the current administration’s tenure.

The Special Adviser on Communication and Advocacy, Mr Collins Omokaro stated this in Abuja, noting that the FIRS’s Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji was committed to building professional, skilled and efficient staff who are able to manage activities of the Service in future.

He the FIRS boss was ready to reduce participation of external consultants at various levels of operations.

He said: “While outsourcing can bring flexibility and specialized skills, over-dependence has also led to knowledge gaps, increased costs, and a lack of institutional continuity,” Omokaro noted.

Accordingly, he said the ongoing recruitment exercise is aimed at securing the agency’s future.

“It is designed to attract top talent, reduce reliance on contractors, and create clear career progression pathways for staff.”

The recruitment drive, Omokaro said, is being conducted with the highest standards of transparency and merit, overseen by a leadership team comprising the Chief of Staff, the Coordinating Director of People Services, the Special Adviser on Human Capital Management, and the Staff Union Chairman.

FIRS is also investing in long-term human capital development through structured onboarding, performance management, leadership succession planning, and continuous professional development. New hires will benefit from mentorship programs and regular performance assessments.

This drive aligns with the FIRS 2025 Strategic Roadmap, which emphasizes people-focused policies, innovation, and operational excellence.

“This initiative isn’t just about numbers—it’s about national development. By investing in our people, FIRS is laying the foundation for a world-class revenue institution capable of serving Nigeria for generations,” Omokaro said.