By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Michael Hadi Ango as the new Acting Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, (FCT-IRS).
In a statement from the Director of Press office, Mr. Ango has over 20 years experience in various public and private sectors including revenue administration, financial management, and organizational leadership.
He has consistently demonstrated his commitment to excellence and innovation in revenue collection and management.
Mr Michael Ango holds an LLM degree from the Columbia University School of Law New York obtained in 2019 and a Bachelor of Law degree from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, obtained in 2002. He attended the Nigeria Law School in 2003 and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government’s Executive Education in Comparative Tax Policy and Administration Programme in 2013.
As Acting Chairman of the FCT-IRS, Mr. 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.
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the International Association of Privacy Professionals amongst others.
Mr Michael Hadi Ango hails from Kebbi State and is married with children.
