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| L-R: Dr Rasheed Olu-Ajayi, Deputy Director, Information Technology Unit, Lagos Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, Mrs. Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude, Deputy Director, Corporate Communications, LIRS, Mrs. Enonuya Angela, Assistant Director, Personal Income Tax, LIRS, Foluso Mustapha , Director, Tax Audit, LIRS, Maruf Tijani, Director, Finance & Accounts, LIRS, Mr. Ahmed Oluwa, Assistant Director, Tax Audit, LIRS, Ayodele Subair, Executive Chairman, LIRS, Segun Tijani, Assistant Director, HNWI, LIRS (back), Dr. Abiola Salami, Convener of The Peak PerformerTM and other management staff of the LIRS as Subair was honoured with the prestigious “Board Chair of the Year” award at the 2025 Peak Performer Awards, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel recently |
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reinforced its reputation as Nigeria’s leading public sector revenue institution after securing major honours at the 2025 Peak Performer Awards held on Tuesday, November 18, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel.
In a night that celebrated excellence, innovation, and transformative leadership, the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Mr. Ayodele Subair, was named “Board Chair of the Year”, a recognition of his exceptional stewardship, reform-driven leadership, and commitment to elevating revenue administration in Lagos State.
Subair, who also graced the cover of the 2025 edition of The Peak Performer Magazine, was honoured for championing digital transformation, deploying technology-backed tax systems, and strengthening compliance structures that have positioned LIRS as a national model in effective tax administration.
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| Mr. Ayodele Subair, Executive Chairman, Lagos Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, receives the prestigious “Board Chair of the Year” award at the 2025 Peak Performer Awards, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel recently |
Under his leadership, LIRS has implemented groundbreaking reforms, improved service delivery, and expanded the state’s revenue base through innovation, transparency, and accountability.
Alongside Subair’s personal recognition, LIRS clinched the award for “Peak Performing Revenue Agency of the Year”, further solidifying the agency’s status as a benchmark for modern revenue practices in Nigeria.
Other notable honourees at the event included: Chief Chris O. Okunowo – Legal Profession, Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe – Financial Services, Austin Avuru – Oil & Gas, Dr. John Obaro – Payment Services, Dr. Victoria A. Samson – Oil & Gas, Dr. Abiodun Adedipe – Professional Services, Prof. Chris Uwaje – Information Technology and Dotun Sulaiman & Ufot Udeme – Professional Services.
Speaking after receiving his award, Subair expressed profound gratitude, noting that the honour reflects the collective efforts of the entire LIRS workforce.
“This award is a reflection of the hard work, commitment, and professionalism of the entire LIRS team. Our mission has always been to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and contribute significantly to Lagos State’s development. We remain committed to raising standards, improving service delivery, and building a world-class revenue administration system,” he said.
The 2025 Peak Performer Awards attracted key players from governance, business, development, and professional sectors, celebrating institutions and leaders whose work continues to shape national progress.
With these recognitions, LIRS reaffirms its place as a performance-driven agency committed to modernization, transparent governance, and impactful service delivery.