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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by hemartins(m): 5:18pm On Aug 20, 2015
one day I will be first to comment on first page. lol.
Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by Eluwilussit(m): 5:18pm On Aug 20, 2015
All I see is merit. Good one.

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by criminalmindz: 5:18pm On Aug 20, 2015
Why is that everytime this dullard sacks and appoint the news doesn't contain the name of the predecessor or the sacked person. Northern agenda is for real

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by Passingshit(m): 5:19pm On Aug 20, 2015
Hmm, na wa o shocked
Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by Manchelsea(m): 5:19pm On Aug 20, 2015
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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by Ginaz(f): 5:19pm On Aug 20, 2015
keep sacking, I'm behind you my presido!

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by Curvinus(m): 5:20pm On Aug 20, 2015
Hmmm. Tinubu finally getting his wish.
Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by appini: 5:22pm On Aug 20, 2015
Appointing a tax collector has now become an achievement for a government that does not have a policy direction after half a quarter in office. Chai !!!

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by AbuuUthaymeen(m): 5:22pm On Aug 20, 2015
kk
Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by efilefun(m): 5:23pm On Aug 20, 2015
OZAOEKPE:

Mumu
oponu

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by ochestraone(m): 5:23pm On Aug 20, 2015
ladyF:
Eeyah. He should sha perform

Its [size=20pt]LadyF[/size] again grin grin grin
it lady fowl again

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by easystudy101: 5:24pm On Aug 20, 2015
NgeneUkwenu:
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed William Babatunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), a statement by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, has said.

Mr. Buhari, according to the statement, also appointed Aliyu Yahaya Gusau as Director-General , Budget Office of the Federation.
Mr. Fowler, the new FIRS boss, was the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Board of
f Internal Revenue from 2005 to 2014.

He had his higher education in the United States where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Business Administration degree from the California State University.
Before joining the service of the Lagos State Government, Dr. Fowler worked in the banking sector for about 20 years with long stints at Credit Lyonnais Nigeria Limited and Chartered Bank.

Under his leadership, the Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue reportedly achieved a sharp increase in internally generated revenue from an average of N3.6. billion per month in January 2006, to an average of about N20.5 billion per month in 2013.
Fowler, who holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree of the Irish International University, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Business Management Association of the United Kingdom.
He will serve as Acting Executive Chairman of FIRS until his appointment is confirmed by the Senate.

Mr. Gusau’s appointment as DG of the Budget Office, is with effect from August 18, 2015 and is for a term of four years, renewable for another four years, unless he attains the retirement age of 60 years or completes 35 years of pensionable service.


http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/188714-buhari-sacks-firs-chairman-appoints-replacement.html

Nana na wa oo

Must this man sack everybody?
Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by DrizzyJameel(m): 5:25pm On Aug 20, 2015
With Time they wailers will soon bow to pressure and recommend my President

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by fredosky111(m): 5:26pm On Aug 20, 2015
Hope he was informed of d procedures b4 he embarked on d sack nd hire.....co i wunt waste my mb readin apologies lata
Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by ogundeleai(m): 5:26pm On Aug 20, 2015
Whoever still base appointment of fowler on sentiment or tribal affiliation should first ask lagos govt what they will loose to FG with the appointment of mr babatunde. Beter still, curious mind can google this Man name and see his intimidating
CV couple with unprecedented achievement
Till the present movent no states accross the federation can boast of IGR being received by lagos state and for which the new FIRS is the brain behind the success.
Whether It is Tinubu handy work or not what we should be concerned is the capability of the new helm of affairs of FIRS.
Lastly I want to urge those who rush down here to make negative comments as a result of any public appointment that they should rather pray for Lord of mercy to locate them for Good irrespective of Tribe, religion they belong... Congratulation to Babatunde W. Fowler.

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by Goke7: 5:26pm On Aug 20, 2015
appini:
Appointing a tax collector has now become an achievement for a government that does not have a policy direction after half a quarter in office. Chai !!!

Anybody that says he doesn't still know which direction PMB is going by now is only deceiving himself.

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by tbaba1234: 5:26pm On Aug 20, 2015
This is the same guy behind the massive growth of IGR in Lagos.

Great selection.

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by Horlawoomey(m): 5:27pm On Aug 20, 2015
I got this from Farooq Kperogi's Facebook wall. Its about Tunde Fowler.

After months of delays, ostensibly to properly vet his appointees, President Buhari just appointed somebody that may turn out to be a total fraud. He appointed a certain "Dr." William Babatunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). In a news release signed by Femi Adesina, this red flag appears on the man's qualifications:"Fowler, who holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree [sic] of the Irish International University, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Business Management Association of the United Kingdom." Well, Irish International University is a fraudulent, non-existent university ( seehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7175730.stm). Second, the Committee of Vice Chancellors in Nigeria has ruled that people with even legitimate honorary doctorates cannot prefix "Dr." to their names, as is the practice globally ( seehttp://www.farooqkperogi.com/.../finally-some-good-news...). I fear that if this Fowler's other qualifications are looked into, a big scandal may break out. His bachelor's degree, for instance, is said to be from the "University of Wisconsin" and his master's degree from "California State University." The trouble is, University of Wisconsin and California State University are multiple-campusuniversities; you can't just say you attended the University of Wisconsin without mentioning the location. The University of Wisconsin has 26 campuses, and California State University has 23 campuses. Something is fishy here!

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by Dasini: 5:27pm On Aug 20, 2015
Good move, indeed this man has left an enviable legacy in lagos state internal revenue service, and part of the work he did in lagos is begining to spread to other states of the federation, talk of putting a round peg in round hole, this is indeed one of the best decisions this govt has taken.

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by emperorzz(m): 5:29pm On Aug 20, 2015
Ok...d guy must ve fowled his predecessor to get d appointment
Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by kossyablaze(m): 5:30pm On Aug 20, 2015
NgeneUkwenu:
grin
Dis boy u r a big fooool.Senseless she-male

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by danielblessing(m): 5:31pm On Aug 20, 2015
smiley
Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by Nobody: 5:34pm On Aug 20, 2015
Horlawoomey:
I got this from Farooq Kperogi's Facebook wall. Its about Tunde Fowler.

After months of delays, ostensibly to properly vet his appointees, President Buhari just appointed somebody that may turn out to be a total fraud. He appointed a certain "Dr." William Babatunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). In a news release signed by Femi Adesina, this red flag appears on the man's qualifications:"Fowler, who holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree [sic] of the Irish International University, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Business Management Association of the United Kingdom." Well, Irish International University is a fraudulent, non-existent university ( seehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7175730.stm). Second, the Committee of Vice Chancellors in Nigeria has ruled that people with even legitimate honorary doctorates cannot prefix "Dr." to their names, as is the practice globally ( seehttp://www.farooqkperogi.com/.../finally-some-good-news...). I fear that if this Fowler's other qualifications are looked into, a big scandal may break out. His bachelor's degree, for instance, is said to be from the "University of Wisconsin" and his master's degree from "California State University." The trouble is, University of Wisconsin and California State University are multiple-campusuniversities; you can't just say you attended the University of Wisconsin without mentioning the location. The University of Wisconsin has 26 campuses, and California State University has 23 campuses. Something is fishy here!
what has this got to do with his track record

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by grandstar(m): 5:35pm On Aug 20, 2015
Horlawoomey:
I got this from Farooq Kperogi's Facebook wall. Its about Tunde Fowler.

After months of delays, ostensibly to properly vet his appointees, President Buhari just appointed somebody that may turn out to be a total fraud. He appointed a certain "Dr." William Babatunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). In a news release signed by Femi Adesina, this red flag appears on the man's qualifications:"Fowler, who holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree [sic] of the Irish International University, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Business Management Association of the United Kingdom." Well, Irish International University is a fraudulent, non-existent university ( seehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7175730.stm). Second, the Committee of Vice Chancellors in Nigeria has ruled that people with even legitimate honorary doctorates cannot prefix "Dr." to their names, as is the practice globally ( seehttp://www.farooqkperogi.com/.../finally-some-good-news...). I fear that if this Fowler's other qualifications are looked into, a big scandal may break out. His bachelor's degree, for instance, is said to be from the "University of Wisconsin" and his master's degree from "California State University." The trouble is, University of Wisconsin and California State University are multiple-campusuniversities; you can't just say you attended the University of Wisconsin without mentioning the location. The University of Wisconsin has 26 campuses, and California State University has 23 campuses. Something is fishy here!

what is important is the revenue increase

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by Ralphlauren(m): 5:35pm On Aug 20, 2015
Fantastic appointment.

This proves that PMB is not just relying on oil revenue. There's soooooooooo much money that can be made into the government's coffers from taxation alone.

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by obailala(m): 5:35pm On Aug 20, 2015
Horlawoomey:
I got this from Farooq Kperogi's Facebook wall. Its about Tunde Fowler.

After months of delays, ostensibly to properly vet his appointees, President Buhari just appointed somebody that may turn out to be a total fraud. He appointed a certain "Dr." William Babatunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). In a news release signed by Femi Adesina, this red flag appears on the man's qualifications:"Fowler, who holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree [sic] of the Irish International University, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Business Management Association of the United Kingdom." Well, Irish International University is a fraudulent, non-existent university ( seehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7175730.stm). Second, the Committee of Vice Chancellors in Nigeria has ruled that people with even legitimate honorary doctorates cannot prefix "Dr." to their names, as is the practice globally ( seehttp://www.farooqkperogi.com/.../finally-some-good-news...). I fear that if this Fowler's other qualifications are looked into, a big scandal may break out. His bachelor's degree, for instance, is said to be from the "University of Wisconsin" and his master's degree from "California State University." The trouble is, University of Wisconsin and California State University are multiple-campusuniversities; you can't just say you attended the University of Wisconsin without mentioning the location. The University of Wisconsin has 26 campuses, and California State University has 23 campuses. Something is fishy here!
Wailers are liable to die young!

Even if the man has only primary 6 result, his excellent performance at the Lagos State revenue office precedes him. All you senseless wailers can kindly do us a favour and Gerrarra here!

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by dododawa1: 5:37pm On Aug 20, 2015
Northern = power, Western = education and Eastern = business

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by rusher14: 5:38pm On Aug 20, 2015
Firefire:
Under his leadership, the Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue reportedly achieved a sharp increase in internally generated revenue from an average of N3.6. billion per month in January 2006, to an average of about N20.5 billion per month in 2013.

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[size=14pt]This simply means...from 2013 Alpha Beta Consulting a company allegedly owns by Tinubu is collecting N3.075 billion per month representing 15% Service Charge by his company, Alpha Beta from Lagos State IGR, making a total of N36.9 billion per annum.[/size]

Tell me why this man called BAT is not the BIGGEST LANDLORD IN THE WORLD?

If you had the qualification and perhaps connection to do it, you may have been considered.

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by sukkot: 5:40pm On Aug 20, 2015
ndigbo how market tongue

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by blaqqyboi: 5:40pm On Aug 20, 2015
With Fowler's CV and achievements as the LIRS boss, his appointment is merited and we'll deserved. Tinubu's influence might also be a strong reason for his selection but isn't it better we have "credible" people suggested by Tinubu than having less qualified people on board because they don't know the Jagaban. This country should come first and if the best man for the job based on track record is Tinubu's son, then he should get the job and fix the problem.

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by shizzy7(f): 5:41pm On Aug 20, 2015
Babatunde fowler is the right man for the job because he's good..

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Re: Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement by musico: 5:42pm On Aug 20, 2015
HomoSapiien:
Another northerner.
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