•Tunde Fowler
ABUJA – A memo leaked from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has shown that former chairman of the Federal Inland Reverend Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler, sought renewal of his tenure as chairman of the agency.
Fowler was apparently caught unawares by the surprise announcement of his replacement in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu on Monday, December 9, the same day Fowler’s letter was written.
The Presidency replaced Fowler with Muhammad Nami, a tax consultant.
The letter was titled: “Re: Notification of Expiration of Tenure as Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service.”
In the letter, Fowler wrote: “I write to notify the Secretary to the Government of the Federation that my first tenure as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) end today 9th of December, 2019.
“In view of the above, I wish to present myself for reappointment for a second term. This is consistent with the provisions of the FIRS Establishment Act 2007 and would grant me the opportunity to consolidate and build on the achievements we have recorded in the past 4 years.
“Please find attached the highlights of my achievements during my first tenure in office.
“I would like to put on record my gratitude to Mr. President for the opportunity to serve the Nation. I am also thankful for your support in the course of the discharge of my duties.
“Please accept as always, the assurance of my highest regards.”
