By: Gafar Alabi
The Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has been honored with the 2025 Customer Service Award in recognition of its outstanding compliance and commitment to tax remittance obligations.
The award was jointly presented by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Ogun State Government Business Audit Office during a ceremony at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Receiving the award, Chairman of the Board, Evangelist Olalekan Ifede, described the recognition as laudable and expressed gratitude to FIRS for acknowledging the Board’s commitment to financial integrity.
“We sincerely appreciate the FIRS for this honour. It is encouraging to see that the Agency now celebrates compliance and excellence, not just sanctions. We urge FIRS to amplify this recognition and let the world know that Ogun SUBEB remains committed to tax remittance and financial transparency,” Ifede said.
Also speaking, Board Secretary, Mr. Olubori Akinleye, expressed gratitude to the FIRS delegation, not just for the visit, but also finding Ogun SUBEB worthy of the award, while reaffirming the Board’s dedication to maintaining its record of accountability and prompt tax remittance.
Presenting the award on behalf of the FIRS Chairman, Mr. Zacch Adedeji, a Senior Manager in the agency, Mrs. Christianah Oladipupo, commended Ogun SUBEB for its exemplary record in tax deduction and remittance.
She noted that while FIRS retained the legal authority to audit and sanction defaulting organisations, it was equally appropriate to recognise institutions that demonstrated diligence and transparency in tax administration.
“It is within our lawful mandate to review financial records and take action when necessary. However, in the case of Ogun SUBEB, we have found commendable compliance, accuracy, and consistency. It is therefore not out of place to appreciate and honour such performance,” she said.
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