Mr. Michael Ango, the newly appointed Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), assumed duty on Tuesday following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Ango arrived at the FCT-IRS headquarters at 11:00 am and was received by the immediate past Acting Executive Chairman, Mr. Haruna Y. Abdullahi.
While addressing the Management Staff, Ango assured them, staff, and other stakeholders that he would run an open administration and rely on everyone’s support within the Service, including the immediate past Acting Executive Chairman.
He stated that his mandate was straightforward: to implement the President’s vision for making Nigeria a truly prosperous nation, providing its citizens with opportunities and an environment to meet their individual and collective aspirations, with a particular focus on the FCT.
Ango also mentioned he would support the agenda of the Honourable Minister of FCT to create a modern, 21st-century capital city with infrastructure, social services, and a secure, citizen-friendly environment comparable to developed nations.
According to Ango, the Honourable Minister has demonstrated commitment through ongoing and completed infrastructural development in Abuja over the past year.
The Acting Executive Chairman noted that FCT-IRS is a major source of revenue for the territory, enabling it to fund major projects with minimal dependence on federal allocation.
Ango emphasized that there would be no room for laxity, incompetence, or negative tendencies that would not align with the vision and goals of the President and the Honourable Minister of FCT.
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 the cooperation of everyone in the Service. I thank you all for receiving me and I look forward to working with all of you starting now,” he stated.
Earlier, the outgoing Acting Executive Chairman Mr. Haruna Y. Abdullahi expressed pleasure in serving as the Acting Executive Chairman of FCT-IRS. Reflecting on his time in the role, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead and contribute to the Service’s success.
He said the Service was eager to welcome a new administration with fresh ideas and strategies for improving revenue generation. He assured the new Acting Executive Chairman of his continued support and added that the Service would ensure a smooth handover process.
He described Mr. Ango as a longstanding friend of the Service and expressed that having him head the Service was a great honor, as his experience and expertise in taxation would greatly benefit the Service.
“It is an honor to welcome our brother this morning. The Service has been anticipating this day for nearly a year. We are excited, as I mentioned since Friday at the FCT-IRS 2024 Management Retreat when the news came out. Mr. Ango is not just a friend of mine but a friend of the Service. He knows more about the Service and its history than most of us here.
“The institution has come a long way, and we are pleased with this development because Mr. Michael has always been part of this institution. He has always been there for me when needed and has never said no to me or the FCT-IRS. I am happy this is happening and have assured him of my continued support.
“I will always be available for any clarification he may need. FCT-IRS has been my focus and family for the last 6 to 7 years, so I will remain involved with the Service,” he added.
