Tinubu Swears in Akawor as Commissioner of the FIRS

Desmond Akawor has been sworn-in as the commissioner of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

He was sworn-in on Wednesday By President Bola Tinubu.

Ambassador Akawor, who was recently screened for the office by the Senate, alongside others, was, until his appointment, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State.

The brief swearing-in ceremony was held just before the commencement of first Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of the year, in the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja.

Immediately after the swearing-in ceremony, the President presided over the FEC, which has the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume and other members of the cabinet in attendance.

Details shortly…