Nigerians React As Buhari Replaces Babatunde Fowler As FIRS Chairman

The tenure of Babatunde Fowler as the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) ended today, with President Buhari opting not to reappoint him for a second tenure.

The President instead appointed Muhammad M. Nami to replace the Lagos-born tax administrator.

A statement by the Presidency said that Fowler, whose tenure expired today 9 December, is expected to hand over to the most senior director on the board, who will take charge, pending the Senate confirmation of the new board.

This development has already generated a lot of comments from Nigerians on social media.

Below are some comments collated by Concise News on Twitter concerning the Fowler replacement as FIRS boss.