President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Michael Hadi Ango as the Acting Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS).
Ango brings to his new tole a wealth of experience in revenue administration, financial management, and organizational leadership.
With over 20 years of service in various public and private sector capacities, Ango has demonstrated commitment to excellence and innovation in revenue collection and management.
He holds an LLM degree from Columbia University School of Law, New York (2019) and a Bachelor of Law degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2002).
Additionally, he attended the Nigeria Law School (2003) and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government’s Executive Education in Comparative Tax Policy and Administration Programme (2013).
Ango’s work experience includes Partner and Head of Tax Advisory and Regulatory Services Unit at Andersen LP Head of Legal and Stakeholders Relations at NIRSAL PLC, a Central Bank of Nigeria subsidiar and Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Guinness Nigeria PLC Technical Advisor and Head, Technical Team to CEO of Federal Inland Revenue Service
As Acting Chairman of the FCT-IRS, Ango will oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance revenue generation and ensure fiscal sustainability.
His appointment comes at a crucial time as the FCT-IRS seeks to expand its revenue base, improve taxpayer compliance, and streamline operations for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Michael Hadi Ango hails from Kebbi State.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
