The Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, Ayodele Subair, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate in Business Administration by the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.
In a statement on Tuesday, LIRS said that Subair received the recognition at the institution’s 13th convocation ceremony and 25th anniversary.
The honour given to the LIRS boss, according to the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, recognises his outstanding contributions to the development of taxation in Nigeria and his exemplary leadership in steering the agency to unprecedented success.”
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Subair expressed heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and emphasised the transformative power of education. He encouraged the graduates to serve as agents of change and consistently champion the cause of education in their daily lives.
Addressing the students, he urged them to embrace lifelong learning, highlighting their vital role as future leaders, innovators, and change-makers whose contributions would profoundly impact society.
“We are incredibly proud of Dr. Subair for this well-deserved honour,” said Deputy Director of Corporate Communications, Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude.
“This recognition not only celebrates his achievements but also reflects the values we uphold at LIRS. Together, we look forward to achieving even greater milestones and fostering community development.”
