Jonathan Sacks Kabiru Mashi ,Appoints New FIRS Acting Executive Chairman

President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked  Mr Kabiru Mashi as acting  executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service ,FIRS.

Presidential Spokesman,Reuben Abati said in a  statement   a few moments ago that President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of Mr. Samuel Ogungbesan as Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

“Mr. Ogungbesan, a Coordinating Director at FIRS, replaces Alhaji Kabiru Mashi who has served as acting Executive Chairman of the agency since 2012” ,Abati said.

His appointment takes immediate effect, the presidency said .

The outgoing  FIRS boss is from Katsina state and his exit brings to an end a long-drawn battle for  his seat by interested parties.