Nigeria LNG Limited has been named the Most Compliant Taxpayer in corporate Nigeria, securing the top honour at the 2025 Federal Inland Revenue Service Compliant Taxpayer Award and Recognition Programme.
The award, presented during the FIRS Day event at the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair, marks the third time the company has earned the distinction, further cementing its reputation as one of the country’s most transparent and disciplined corporate taxpayers.
NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, said in a statement on Monday that the recognition underscores the company’s long-standing commitment to fulfilling its fiscal obligations.
According to the FIRS, NLNG’s consistency in tax remittances, openness in financial dealings, and adherence to regulatory expectations have set a benchmark for corporate Nigeria, contributing significantly to the growth of the nation’s non-oil revenue.
This year’s award follows a similar win in 2024 and builds on the company’s 2021 recognition as the Most Supportive Taxpayer an honour it received for helping the FIRS surpass its revenue target during a challenging economic period.
Representatives of the company, including Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Anne-Marie Palmer Ikuku; Head of Tax Planning and Strategy, Ibukun Oni; and Head of Public Relations, Iwokiri Aprioku, received the award on behalf of NLNG.
Reacting to the latest recognition, NLNG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Philip Mshelbila, described the award as a validation of the company’s culture of accountability and the collective effort of its workforce.
“This recognition from the Federal Inland Revenue Service is deeply appreciated. It reflects the collective effort of our people, our Board, management and employees who remain committed to the highest standards of compliance and accountability,” Mshelbila said.
He added that robust tax compliance remains central to NLNG’s values as it continues to position itself as a globally competitive energy company driven by integrity, responsibility and sustainable development.
The FIRS Compliant Taxpayer Award and Recognition Programme was created to celebrate organisations that demonstrate exemplary tax discipline and contribute meaningfully to national development.
