Ministries, Department and Agencies owe FIRS N169 billion

A total of 100 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are indebted to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) since 2004. FIRS coordinating director for field operations, Mr Samuel Ogungbesan told a panel of the House of Representatives that the total debt owed by the MDAs is N169 billion. He said the amount includes tax arrears as well as penalties against the government agencies.