By Danjuma Amodu | January 9, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm birthday greetings to Dr Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), hailing him as a visionary leader whose transformative stewardship has reshaped Nigeria’s revenue landscape and delivered historic economic gains for the growth of the country.
In a statement issued Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy and shared on the Nigerian Army’s official X handle.
President Tinubu praised Dr Adedeji’s sterling leadership at the 83-year-old revenue agency, noting that under his guidance, the NRS has embraced fresh ideas, adopted global best practices, automated core systems, and invested heavily in upskilling its workforce, all aimed at maximizing national revenue potential for the greater good of the country.
“I salute the NRS Chairman for his visionary and charismatic dedication in restructuring, aligning and managing the revenue profile of the country,” the President said.
According to President Tinubu, one of Adedeji’s crowning achievements is meeting national budget targets in the third quarter of 2025, a feat that directly stimulated economic activity and contributed to broader national prosperity.
The President also singled out Adedeji’s pivotal role in launching the National Single Window, a feat the President described as a groundbreaking federal digital platform designed to simplify import and export procedures, increase transparency, and slash cargo clearance time from an average of 21 days to just one week. This innovation, according to Tinubu, positions Nigeria as a more efficient trade partner and aligns its customs operations with international standards.
Before assuming leadership of the NRS in September 2023, Adedeji brought a wealth of experience from both the private and public sectors. He served as a senior member of Procter & Gamble’s global management team, as Commissioner of Finance for Oyo State, and as Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council, where he founded the National Sugar Institute. He also acted as Special Adviser to the President on Revenue, further cementing his deep understanding of Nigeria’s fiscal architecture.
In closing, President Tinubu offered a prayerful wish for the NRS Boss. “May the Almighty God grant the NRS Chairman more years of good health, wisdom and strength to keep serving the nation.”
