Leaked documents have shown how the immediate past Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Babatunde Fowler, pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari to renew his tenure which expired on Monday.
Thelagostimes gathered that Fowler wrote to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, asking to be allowed to continue his work at the helm of the FIRS.
In the letter dated December 9, 2019 and sighted by Thelagostimes, Fowler reminded the President that his tenure had elapsed.
In the letter with reference number FIRS/EC/CWOSGF/0476/19/006, titled, ‘Re: Notification of Expiration of Tenure as Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service, Fowler also attached a second document detailing his achievements in office.
Thelagostimes had ealier reported that President Buhari, On Monday, shunned Mr Fowler’s request and approved the exit of Babatunde Fowler as the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service.
Fowler’s letter reads in part, “I write to notify the Secretary to the Government of the Federation that my first tenure as the Executive Chairman of the FIRS ends today, December 9, 2019.
“In view of the above, I wish to present myself for re-appointment for a second term. This is consistent with provisions of the FIRS Establishment Act 2007 and would grant me the opportunity to consolidate and build on the achievements we have recorded in the past four years.
“Please find attached the highlight of my achievements during my first tenure in office. I would like to put on record my gratitude to Mr. President for the opportunity to serve the nation. I am also thankful for your support in the course of the discharge of my duties.”
See a copy of the letter below:
