NIMASA WINS TAXATION INSTITUTE AWARD - As Jamoh bags 2022 outstanding Service to Taxation Recognition

Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh OFR (right) receiving the 'Outstanding Service to Taxation Profession' award conferred on him by the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN from Director Internal Audit NIMASA, Mrs Olamide Odusanya at the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has received commendation for its corporate citizenship performance by the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN, having received the 'Corporate Organization Award' just as the Agency's Director General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, was recognized with the 2022 'Outstanding Service to Taxation Profession' award by CITN at a dinner in Lagos.

NIMASA was recognized for its exemplary record of tax-compliance and corporate social initiatives including its nationwide distribution of relief materials to internally displaced persons as well as donations of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) equipment meant to uplift the economically challenged in various states of the federation.

The Agency's DG, Dr. Jamoh OFR on the other hand, was nominated for his award due to the commitment he has exhibited in the quest to enthrone global best practices in the provision of maritime services in Nigeria.

Deputy Director, Financial Services Department (FSD), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA),Dr. Odunayo Ani (2nd right), Assistant Director, FSD NIMASA, Mr. Samuel Ajayi Adeshina (right) receiving the ‘Outstanding Service to Taxation Profession' on behalf of the Director General NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR from the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN while Assistant Director FSD, Mr. Wilson Egberipou (2nd left) looks on at the Award Ceremony in Lagos

Recall that Dr. Bashir Jamoh had received several accolades since he assumed office at the helm of NIMASA culminating in his conferment with the national honour of, Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR) by President Muhammadu Buhari earlier this year. He is also the winner of the 2021 Zik Prize for Leadership in Public Policy and Public Service.

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria is a professional organization in Nigeria whose members are certified as qualified tax practitioners or administrators. The award is the latest recognition of the efforts by NIMASA, under the current management, to positively contribute to the socio-economic development of Nigeria.

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