The ESIRS strategy session in Enugu focused on teamwork, technology, and collaboration with taxpayers to improve revenue administration and strengthen civic responsibility.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | Enugu
ESIRS strategy session held on January 12, 2026, in Enugu brought together the management of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service to chart a clear, disciplined roadmap for the year ahead. The session focused on aligning institutional decisions with the state’s budgetary framework while strengthening internal coordination and redefining how revenue administration directly supports governance and public service delivery.
The strategy session underscored the importance of collective planning and shared accountability across departments. Management agreed that effective revenue administration requires cohesion across units, noting that fragmented operations weaken enforcement, service delivery, and public confidence in the tax system.
A major outcome of the ESIRS strategy session was a renewed commitment to technology as the backbone of modern tax administration. Discussions highlighted digital platforms as essential for simplifying tax processes, limiting human interference, and improving transparency. According to the service, automation will help reduce leakages and make compliance more predictable for taxpayers.
Emmanuel Ekene Nnamani ESIRS chairman making some remarks at the strategy session in Enugu, Monday
Speaking during the session, Executive Chairman of ESIRS, Emmanuel Ekene Nnamani, urged staff to maintain unity and professionalism in their daily operations. “We must continue to work as one team, leverage technology effectively, and make decisions that strengthen revenue administration while improving service delivery to the people of Enugu State,” he said.
Nnamani also emphasized that taxation should be approached as a civic responsibility rather than a punitive obligation. “When taxpayers see transparency, fairness, and the direct impact of their contributions on development, compliance becomes voluntary and sustainable,” he noted, adding that public trust remains central to successful revenue generation.
The ESIRS strategy session further highlighted collaboration with taxpayers as a strategic priority. Management reiterated its commitment to continuous engagement, dispute resolution, and taxpayer education, stressing that revenue growth is best achieved through partnership, not coercion. Officials noted that listening to taxpayers’ concerns helps shape policies that are both effective and socially responsive.
As Enugu State pursues sustainable growth, outcomes of the ESIRS strategy session position the service as a responsive institution focused on efficiency, transparency, and public confidence. With teamwork, technology, and trust as guiding principles, ESIRS says it is prepared to support the state’s development agenda while strengthening the social contract between government and citizens.
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