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FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by fergie001: 5:38am On Apr 03
FIRS deletes message, apologises

We Will Never Denigrate Jesus Christ—-FIRS

Our attention has been drawn to a statement by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) about a flier posted on our social media platforms with the headline “Jesus paid your debts, not your taxes.” As a responsible agency of government, we would like to say we did not put out the flier purposively to denigrate Jesus Christ or detract from the huge sacrifice He made for humanity. We are acutely aware that the essence of the Easter period is to celebrate this huge sacrifice.

The message was our way of uniquely engaging taxpayers and to remind them of the need to prioritise payment of their taxes as a civic obligation. Yes, we would say the message ruffled feathers in some circles. The unintended meaning/insinuation being read into the post was not what we were out to communicate as an agency. Good a thing, this much is acknowledged by CAN in its statement wherein it said “We recognise that the intended message may have been to creatively engage taxpayers…” We wish to offer our unreserved apologies for this misinterpretation.

FIRS, as a responsible agency, has no religion and will not bring down any religion or offend the sensibilities of adherents of various faiths in the country. Our goal is to assess, collect and account for revenue for the wellbeing of the Federation. We believe it is an investment in the progress of the country when citizens pay their taxes. Once again, we wish to apologise to CAN and Christians who felt offended at the unintended consequence of our message on Easter Sunday.

Signed

Dare ADEKANMBI

Special Adviser (Media) to the FIRS chairman

SOURCE

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by markidoo(m): 6:11am On Apr 03
Funny 🤣🤣 people

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by freemanq(m): 6:28am On Apr 03
What an insult to Christians

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by derecho(m): 6:30am On Apr 03
Tinubu and his foolish appointees.
Always misyarning.

Wetin concern Jesus and taxes?
Was paying taxes directed at Christians alone?

What they'd never try with Mohammed.

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by wediehere1: 6:38am On Apr 03
freemanq:
What an insult to Christians
Christianity is a joke itself because how can your God has mother and still gotten killed for thievery on across

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by madridguy(m): 6:38am On Apr 03
What exactly is President Tinubu's fault in this?

derecho:
Tinubu and his foolish appointees.
Always misyarning.

Wetin concern Jesus and taxes?
Was paying taxes directed at Christians alone?

What they'd never try with Mohammed.

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by clarocuzioo(m): 6:39am On Apr 03
FIRS have constantly been making blasphemous statements against the Christian faith. If it were to be the other religion, am sure by now most of their offices will be burnt.

Tinubu should call these idiots to order before they start an unnecessary civil unrest in this country at a time like this.

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by clarocuzioo(m): 6:40am On Apr 03
really bad
Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by madridguy(m): 6:40am On Apr 03
The FIRS staff that sent such message is a slowpoke. This is a big blasphemy and FIRS must pay heavy fine because message like this can cause civil unrest.

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by NFBI: 7:23am On Apr 03
I don't see anything wrong there

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by freemanq(m): 8:45am On Apr 03
You need help

wediehere1:
Christianity is a joke itself because how can your God has mother and still gotten killed for thievery on across

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by wediehere1: 8:46am On Apr 03
freemanq:
You need help

sit down and think

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by Skoonheid(f): 8:56am On Apr 03
Surat al-Imran (The Family of Imran) 3, verse 55 says, (And remember) when Allah said: O Jesus! Lo! I am gathering thee and causing thee to ascend unto Me, and am cleansing thee of those who disbelieve and am setting those who follow thee above those who disbelieve.


You dolts can try to denigrate the Christ, but read and understand and realise what your God says about Him so that your ignorance can be wiped away. You're of all humanity the most pitiful

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by CharleyBright(m): 8:56am On Apr 03
I really can't understand why FIRS has now constituted itself as a Rascal Agency that always make insidious posts that hurt people's sensibilities, then they will apologize and delete. Then the next day, they will look for any insensitive post to throw at yet another person or group of person.
Someone should tell them that churning out insensitive posts are not ways to shore up revenues. They should be more proactive in their strategies.

I remember the Sterling bank insidious Easter advert that generated controversy.
I also remember Peak Milk insensitive advert also.
All always happen during Easter, as if it is deliberate.
CAN should give stern warning that going forward it will take legal actions against any organization that make insensitive posts against Christianity.

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by Ozommadu: 8:57am On Apr 03
madridguy:
What exactly is President Tinubu's fault in this?


How is it not his fault

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by HopeNeverDies: 8:57am On Apr 03
Senseless set of appointees 💔

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by Moyinoluwa35(f): 8:57am On Apr 03
Mtcheww

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by Tonypen1(m): 8:57am On Apr 03
H

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by id4sho(m): 8:58am On Apr 03
tongue

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by Peakdesign23(m): 8:58am On Apr 03
Imagine the height of stupidity.🤨

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by Abelino(m): 8:58am On Apr 03
You re the most stupid and foolish Idiot on this Forum. Too Pathetic. You need help.
wediehere1:
Christianity is a joke itself because how can your God has mother and still gotten killed for thievery on across

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by Donaldoni: 8:58am On Apr 03
Thank you
Be careful next time

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by YesDaddyTill203: 8:59am On Apr 03
Religious fanatical CAN.
Criminal Association of Nigeria - CAN.

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by MasterJayJay: 8:59am On Apr 03
Which one did mohammed pay?

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by BoldBrainz(m): 8:59am On Apr 03
Least they saw the need for a succinct apology. Shows a measure of institutional decency and accountability.

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by CrownedPhoenix: 8:59am On Apr 03
undecided
Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by TUTU147: 8:59am On Apr 03
Na because christians are too calm,if na the other religion fight for done happen.

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by Irohjohnpaulc(m): 8:59am On Apr 03
What did the Christians expect from muslim muslim leaders, even their Christians appointees will sheepishly denigrating christianity as to please their pay masters (the Muslims) because all of them from A to Z are all happy for this FIRS statement about Jesus, so therefore the will never ever come out to condemn it

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by Efuaye(m): 8:59am On Apr 03
At least Jesus Christ paid his taxes while on earth!
Government agencies cruzing with Jesus Christ!
God have mercy

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by Firstcitizen: 8:59am On Apr 03
NFBI:
I don't see anything wrong there

Me neither.

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Re: FIRS Deletes Easter Message, Apologises by splendorian(m): 8:59am On Apr 03
Okay

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