The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a people-centred approach, even as it strengthens tax compliance among workers and other taxpayers.
Speaking during a virtual Diaspora Townhall Engagement, the EKIRS Executive Chairman, Mr. Olaniran Olatona, said the agency’s human-focused strategy has been central to its operational success and stakeholder trust.
“We have deliberately adopted a human-centred approach in our engagement with taxpayers, relevant stakeholders, and the wider public,” Olatona said, highlighting key milestones such as institutional autonomy, process automation, and strengthened stakeholder partnerships.
From an HR and workforce compliance perspective, he noted that the responsible utilisation of tax revenues by the Ekiti State Government has enhanced public confidence and encouraged voluntary compliance. He commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji for the transparent and judicious deployment of internally generated revenue.
Olatona also urged Ekiti indigenes in the diaspora to act as credible ambassadors, invest in the state’s economy, and seek professional tax guidance from EKIRS where necessary.
Reinforcing compliance obligations, he reminded taxpayers to file their annual returns by 31 March 2026, noting that the process has been fully digitised to improve accessibility and efficiency.
An Ekiti indigene based in the United States, Engr. Johnson Oni, commended the agency’s responsiveness, citing the prompt resolution of his tax clearance issue.
The Director-General of Ekiti Diaspora Relations, Dr. Adeola Adeleye-Fasuba, described Olatona as “cerebral and dedicated,” while also acknowledging Governor Oyebanji’s continued support for institutional reforms within EKIRS.
