FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE SERVICE
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in Nigeria in its efforts to encourage study and research in areas of Taxation and Tax Law in Nigerian Universities is proposing to sponsor 13 Professorial Chairs in the two areas for a period of five years.

Following the recently concluded Needs and Resource Verification exercise carried out by the Joint FIRS/NUC Committee for implementation of FIRS Chairs in Taxation, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has approved the allocation of Chairs to 13 Universities as follows;

  1. University of Maiduguri, Accounting Department
  2. Adamawa State University, Accounting Department
  3. Obafemi Awolowo University, Law Department
  4. University of Ilorin, Accounting Department
  5. University of Benin, Accounting Department
  6. University of Nigeria-Nsukka, Law Department
  7. Usman Danfodio University-Sokoto, Accounting Department
  8. Kogi State University-Ayingba, Accounting Department
  9. Rivers State University of Sc. & Tech, Accounting Department
  10. Lagos State University, Law Department
  11. Anambra State University-Ulli, Law Department
  12. University of Abuja, Law Department
  13. A.B. U. Zaria, Law Department

The Objectives of the Chairs include:

  • To develop and mains tream a tax curriculum in selected Nigerian Universities at both undergraduate and post graduate levels by way of general studies / civic studies for all students.
  • To develop the culture of taxation among all undergraduate and postgraduate students of the selected Universities.
  • To improve related infra-structure for the teaching of taxation courses and research on global taxation needs, developments and best practices.
  • To provide scholarship for the study of taxation in selected Universities.

FOCUS OF THE CHAIR
The chair shall facilitate studies focused on:

A. Taxation of specialized sectors/industries

  • Oil and Gas
  • Maritime/Airlines
  • Banks and other Financial Institutions
  • Electronic Based Businesses (E- commerce)
  • Informal Sector

B. Compliance and enforcement

C. Comparative developments in global tax administration and practices

  • Tax accounting and Auditing
  • Tax legislation, adjudication/litigation and legal drafting
  • International Taxation
  • Taxation of Communication Sector
  • Taxation of Energy and Power Sectors
  • Taxation of Oil & Gas (Petroleum) Operations

In all three cases strong attention to policy is required. An appointee to the Chair must have a fair knowledge of the three areas and specialization in at least one and preferably two of the areas mentioned above.

In addition to a strong general understanding of tax law, knowledge of administration and practice around the globe and the dynamics of the changing profession of taxation will be desirable.

Eligibility Criteria:
The successful candidate for the FIRS Chair should have:

  1. Five years post Doctoral (PhD) experience and 10 years cumulative experience in Senior and Junior faculty (teaching positions ) in the area of either accounts, economics, business administration, management or law
  2. A Professional qualifi cation in accounts, taxation or membership of international bar association with evidence of contribution to tax law advocacy
  3. Ten years minimum experience in post graduate teaching of related fi eld, empirical and policy oriented research in taxation.
  4. A proven track record of quality publications in well known, referred, academic journals in a related field.
  5. Substantial experience in developing countries and possibly also transition countries.
  6. Proven academic management qualities.
  7. Capacity and proven willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team.

In addition, it would be desirable that the candidate is well connected in international academic networks in the fi eld of taxation. An interest in research methodology will be an advantage.

Duration:
The duration of each Chair is five years within which the Professor is expected to produce two sets of MSc students and minimum of three PhD graduates in taxation or tax law.

Submission of Applications:
Eligible candidates are to submit electronic applications to the office of the Executive Secretary National Universities Commission (NUC) Julius_okojie@yahoo.com and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
professorialchairs@firs.gov.ng.

Closure:
All applications must be received on or before the fourth week from the date of this publication
All those who responded to the earlier advert may reapply.

Osy Chuke
Coordinating Director
Corporate Development Group