The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, hosted students from the Department of Accounting, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), at the Revenue House, Ado-Ekiti, as part of their academic field excursion.
The visit provided the students with firsthand exposure to modern tax administration processes and the operational structure of the Ekiti State tax system.
Upon arrival at the Revenue House, the students were warmly received by the Human Resources Officer, Mrs. Temiloluwa Matthew-Odo, who welcomed the delegation and introduced them to key officials of the Service.
The engagement featured an in-depth presentation by the Director of Personal Income Tax (PIT), Mr. Joseph Olorunfemi, who walked the students through the core functions of the PIT Directorate.
He explained the operational procedures of Pay As You Earn (PAYE), Direct Assessment, and the State Development Levy, while also elaborating on daily tax administration activities such as taxpayer enumeration, profiling, assessment, objection management, monitoring of collections, and issuance of Tax Clearance Certificates.
The Director of New Growth Areas and Other Taxes, Mrs. Sade Daramola, also addressed the students, offering insights into the revenue-generating roles of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and the collaborative mechanisms that support effective tax administration in the State.
She highlighted the interdepartmental strategies that drive compliance and revenue expansion.
Other departmental heads, including the Head of Tax Audit and Compliance, Mrs. Bosede Oluboyo; Head of PAYE, Mr. Emmanuel Akinleye; Head of Withholding Tax, Mr. Tayo Omodara; and Head of Road Taxes, Mr. Felix Ogunmiluyi, provided additional briefings on their respective operational areas, giving the students a holistic understanding of the multifaceted nature of tax management.
The event drew participation from several senior officials, such as the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, Mr. Ibukun Ajayi; Director of Tax Intelligence, Audit and Data Analytics, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Akin-Babalola; Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr. Wasiu Mohammed; and the Head of Direct Assessment, Mr. Oluwasegun Ogunsanya.
A key highlight of the visit was the interactive Q&A session anchored by the Executive Chairman of EKIRS, Mr. Olaniran Olatona.
The Chairman delivered an inspiring address, responded to students’ questions with practical clarity, and offered professional guidance on emerging issues in taxation.
He notably emphasised the importance of including proper narration when making bank transfers to enable a clear distinction between taxable income and other forms of payments, an essential practice for financial transparency and compliance.
Lecturers from the Department of Accounting, including Dr. Adebayo Adesodun, Dr. Adekanmi Aderemi, Dr. Sholanke Festus Taiwo, and Dr. Mustapha, accompanied the students on the trip.
The students expressed their appreciation and satisfaction with the experience, noting that the field trip deepened their understanding of the tax system and broadened their appreciation of career opportunities in the taxation and public finance sector.
