EKIRS Assures Traders of Fair Review of 2025 Tax Assessments.

EKIRS Assures Traders of Fair Review of 2025 Tax Assessments.

The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) has assured traders across the State that all concerns arising from the recent service of 2025 Notices of Assessment are receiving prompt attention and will be resolved fairly, lawfully and amicably.

The assurance follows concerns expressed by some traders over perceived high taxes and levies, which culminated in a meeting with the Ewi-in-Council at the Palace of the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

After addressing the traders, the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rufus Adejugbe, delegated one of his chiefs, Chief Ishola Awelewa, alongside other stakeholders, to accompany representatives of the traders to the EKIRS Headquarters in Ado-Ekiti for further engagement with the Service.

Receiving the delegation, the Executive Chairman of EKIRS, Mr. Olaniran Olatona, who was joined by the Service's directors, expressed appreciation to the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti for his fatherly intervention, understanding and efforts in ensuring that the concerns were addressed through peaceful dialogue.

Mr. Olatona dismissed insinuations that the administration of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji was pursuing a policy of excessive taxation, stressing that the Governor does not interfere in the statutory operations of the Service. He reiterated that EKIRS remains committed to administering the tax laws fairly while fostering an environment that supports businesses and economic growth.

The Executive Chairman explained that a Notice of Assessment is not the final determination of a taxpayer's liability, as the law provides every taxpayer with the right to file a formal objection for a review of the assessment where they believe it does not reflect their correct tax position.

He therefore urged taxpayers to take advantage of the legal channels available for seeking redress rather than resorting to protests, assuring them that every objection would be considered objectively and in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Mr. Olatona further assured the traders that all issues raised during the engagement would be carefully reviewed with a view to reaching lawful and mutually acceptable resolutions.

The Executive Chairman also promised to sensitise the traders on business expansion at a later date to be determined by the Service in collaboration with the traders.

The traders left happily with an understanding that further engagements would continue to address outstanding concerns and strengthen the cordial relationship between them and the Service.