Section 10 Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025

Section 10 of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 is about Executive Secretary of the Board. It provides as follows:

(1) There is appointed an Executive Secretary by the Board who shall be –
(a) the chief executive and accounting officer of the Board ; and

(b) responsible for the execution of the policies formulated by the Board and administration of the Board.

(2) The Executive Secretary shall –

(a) have requisite qualifications in taxation, accountancy, economics or law ; and
(b) possess at least 10 years of relevant experience in tax administration or professional tax practice.

(3) The Executive Secretary shall hold office –
(a) for a term of four years, renewable for another term of four years and no more ; and
(b) on such other terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.

(4) The Executive Secretary shall be responsible for –
(a) issuing notices of meetings of the Board ;

(b) keeping records of the proceedings of the Board ;
(c) conducting the Board’s correspondence ; and
(d) carrying out such other duties as the Board may determine.

(5) The Executive Secretary shall be paid such emoluments, allowances and benefits as may be approved by the Board.

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