Zacch Adedeji

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Zacch Adelabu Adedeji
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Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service
Incumbent
Assumed office
2023

Zacch Adelabu Adedeji (born January 8, 1978) [1] is a Nigerian accountant who is currently the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). [2] He previously was the Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State from June 2011 to May 2015. [3]

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Early life and education

Adedeji spent his early life in Iwo-Ate, Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria. [2]

He holds a National Diploma in Accountancy from the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State. He then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Management & Accounting at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, where he graduated with a First-Class honor. [4]

Adedeji obtained a Master of Science degree in Accounting from OAU. He later attended the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in the United States where he completed an Executive Course in Economic Development. [4] In 2023, Adedeji earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. [5] [6]

Career

Adedeji's career began with a managerial position at the multinational corporation Procter and Gamble (P&G). [7] He held other roles at P&G, including Corporate Finance Manager (West Africa) and Finance Leader for SAP Implementation Project. [6]

He was appointed as the Commissioner for Finance, Oyo State by then–Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi from 2011 to 2015. [1] He was later appointed as the Executive Secretary of National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) during the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. [4] In the roll, he established the Nigeria Sugar Institute. [8] [9]

In September 2023, he was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the agency responsible for assessing, collecting, and accounting for taxes accruing to the Federal Government of Nigeria. [10] Before his appointment as Executive Chairman of FIRS, Adedeji also served as the Special Adviser to the President on Revenue. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Meet new FIRS acting chairman, Zaccheus Adedeji". Punch Newspaper. September 14, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Jonathan, Nda-Isaiah (October 3, 2023). "First Class Accountant, Adedeji, Replaces Nami As FIRS Chairman". NSDC. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  3. 1 2 David, Ijaseun (June 16, 2023). "Commissioner to Special Adviser: Zacchaeus Adedeji's journey to Tinubu's cabinet". Business Today. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "Buhari appoints Adedeji Zacch as Executive Secretary NSDC". Vanguard . March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ Oluseye, Ojo (June 22, 2023). "Alli congratulates presidential aide on revenue for bagging doctorate degree" . Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  6. 1 2 "Zacch Adedeji: The man Tinubu tapped to mobilise revenue for Nigeria". Premium Times . June 15, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  7. ↑ Ajisafe, Olayiwola (September 14, 2023). "Meet new FIRS acting chairman, Zaccheus Adedeji". Punch. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  8. ↑ Popoola, Nike (August 1, 2021). "Nigeria can save over $5bn forex from sugar production –CEO, sugar development council". Punch Newspaper. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Backward integration programme in sugar sector will provide jobs for Nigerians, says Mr. Adedeji". NSDC. April 22, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  10. ↑ Abdulqudus, Ogundapo (October 31, 2023). "Senate confirms Adedeji as FIRS chairman". Premium Times . Retrieved February 5, 2024.
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