Once Hon Solomon Ighrakpata was named Delta State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) Board Chairman, the BIRS offices in Warri celebrated. Hon Ighrakpata’s knowledge and reputation in the sector made the announcement a welcome surprise.
Hon Ighrakpata resigned from the Internal Revenue Service Board from 2015 to 2018 to run for the Delta State House of Assembly in 2019, where he won Uvwie State Constituency. He led the IRS Enforcement Group as Deputy Chief Whip of the House and represented Delta Central on the IRS board.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori recommended Hon Ighrakpata and four others to the State Assembly for screening and approval as Chairman and Executive Directors of the reformed Board under the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue Service Law, 2020.
Speaker Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor announced the Board’s reconstitution at Tuesday’s plenary session.
The Delta State Internal Revenue Service’s Warri headquarters celebrated Hon Ighrakpata’s appointment (IRS). Hon Ighrakpata, a servant leader noted for his uprightness, discipline, and friendliness, was well-received.
Many applaud Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s appointment of Hon Ighrakpata as Board Chairman. With his stellar credentials and expertise, his appointment is ideal.
Hon. Ighrakpata, a Fellow of the Certified National Accountant (FCNA), is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (ACIT) and a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (FNIM).
From 2019 until 2023, he chaired the Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Special Duties and was Deputy Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee.
Chief Ighrakpata, known for his calm and contemplative manner, has consistently advocated for his constituents in the Assembly.
His peers admire his contributions to Motions and Bill discussions. After the news, numerous politicians visited Hon Ighrakpata’s Asaba home to show their trust in his leadership as Delta State Internal Revenue Service Board Chairman.
They congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and urged Hon Ighrakpata to continue representing the 7th Delta State Assembly.
