Pres. Jonathan fires Chairman of FIRS, replaces him immediately

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday approved the appointment of Mr. Samuel Ogungbesan as the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

Ogungbesan’s appointment was announced through a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati.

Ogungbesan, a Coordinating Director at FIRS, replaces Alhaji Kabiru Mashi, who has served as
acting Executive Chairman of the agency since 2012.

His appointment takes immediate effect.

Source: Punch