Ayodele Subair’s exceptional leadership earns him Honourary doctorate degree

L-R: Executive Chairman, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Mr. Ayodele Subair conferred with a doctorate degree in Business Administration (honoris causa) and Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, doctorate degree in Public Administration (honoris causa) of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State during the investiture, 13th convocation ceremony and 25th anniversary of the institution held on Saturday 14th, December, 2024

L-R: Vice Chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Prof Olugbenga lge, member representing Akoko South/East and South/West Federal Constituency, Asiwaju Adegboyega Adefarati, Honorary Doctorate Degree, Doctor of Political Science (DPC) awardee, Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, awardee of doctorate degree in Public Administration (honoris causa), Executive Chairman, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, Mr. Ayodele Subair, doctorate degree in Business Administration (honoris causa) awardee and Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Dr. Tunji Abayomi during the investiture, 13th convocation ceremony and 25th anniversary of the institution held on Saturday 14th, December, 2024

Stanley Ihedigbo

Executive Chairman, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Mr. Ayodele Subair, has been honored with a prestigious doctorate degree in Business Administration (honoris causa) by the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA).

The distinguished recognition is a testament to Mr. Subair’s outstanding leadership and contributions to the field of taxation and revenue management.

According to the Head, Corporate Communications of the agency, Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude, Subair received the prestigious award at the institution’s 13th convocation ceremony and 25th anniversary on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

The prestigious honour given to the LIRS boss, according to the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Olugbenga lge, “recognizes his outstanding contributions to the development of taxation in Nigeria and his exemplary leadership in steering the agency to unprecedented success.”

Under Dr. Subair’s visionary guidance, LIRS has recorded an impressive revenue growth of 310%. His dedication to innovation and operational excellence has established LIRS as a benchmark for effective tax administration in the country.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Subair expressed heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and emphasized the transformative power of education. He encouraged the graduands 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 Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude, Deputy Director of Corporate Communications. “This recognition not only celebrates his individual achievements but also reflects the values we uphold at LIRS. Together, we look forward to achieving even greater milestones and fostering community development.”

At the investiture, Dr. Subair was surrounded by his colleagues, friends and family.