Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Ayodele Subair, said the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) had become central to strengthening Nigeria’s tax system through coordination and reform implementation. He added that the new tax laws had made coordination even more urgent.

“This meeting comes at a pivotal time following the enactment and implementation of the new tax laws. The JRB is positioning itself to support effective implementation by strengthening coordination across all tiers of government,” he said.

Subair noted that Lagos’ hosting of the meeting again after five years reflected its economic importance. “After a five-year interval, Lagos State is once again honoured to host this important gathering.

This reflects the state’s leadership as Nigeria’s economic nerve centre,” he said. Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of the Joint Revenue Board, Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Secretary of JRB, Olusegun Adesokan, commended Lagos for its revenue performance and governance reforms.

He said: “It is no surprise that Lagos State Internal Revenue Service remains the leading subnational revenue authority in Nigeria.” Adesokan added that Lagos’ revenue growth reflected long-term reforms.