In what can be regarded as taking a proactive step, ensure that citizens perform their civic responsibility on payment of tax and in view of her recent extravagant 50th birthday celebration in far away Grenada, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has asked an Abuja-based socialite, Mrs Aisha Achimugu, to fulfil her tax obligations without further delay
The FCT-IRS, which posted its request on its social media X handle on Saturday, also felicitated with the socialite as she celebrated her 50th birthday in grand style, thereby setting the Caribbean state of Grenada agog in a seven-day unprecedented bash.
It is instructive to note that Mrs Achimugu is the founder and Managing Director of Abuja-based Felak Concept Group while she turned 50 on January 22.
Wishing Mrs Achimugu the very best of the birthday celebration and demanding payment of her tax obligations, the FCT-IRS said, “The FCT-Internal Revenue Service extends our warmest birthday wishes to you!
“May this special day be filled with joy and blessing. Remember to fulfil your tax obligations by filing your annual tax returns,”
Incidentally, a dedicated website for the seven-day birthday party included information regarding visa arrangements, available chauffeurs, travel schedules, and the nearest airport to the event venue.
The festivities began on January 16 with the arrival of guests. The following day, the event started with a welcome breakfast, exploring the resort and mingling by invited guests.
On day four, invited guests wore vibrant African attire for special performances, including drum dances. A bonfire provided a cosy backdrop as guests gathered for an evening of warmth and music.
Day Five showcased performances by a local band, various cocktails, and a retro disco party while on the sixth day, guests embarked on an island excursion.
On January 23, the seventh and final day of the one-in-town event began with an all-white breakfast culminating in a luxurious dinner-themed: ‘glitz and glam’ before guests bid farewell to Grenada.
It is important to note that many socialites and prominent Nigerians, including a prominent governor from one of the South-West states, were said to have graced the birthday celebration.
Those who attended the trending birthday celebration were said to have flown from Nigeria to Grenada in chartered private jets.
Some of them described the birthday, which set the internet on fire, as one of the most lavish parties they had ever attended or heard of.
The celebrant hired Calivigny Island for a week and booked rooms for her guests at Silversand, Grenada.
Mrs Achimugu was reported to have changed clothes at the party at least 30 times, with each dress reportedly costing thousands of dollars.
These were in addition to the high-end clothes she wore for a photo shoot with a celebrity photographer before the event.
Throughout the evenings, she wore costly diamond jewellery, designer shoes, and carried Hermes crocodile leather handbags, each estimated to cost between 50,000 dollars and 80,000 dollars.
One of the many gatherings occurred aboard the Silver Angel, a yacht sailing on the Caribbean Sea under the flag of the United Kingdom.
According to reports, Achimugu spent nearly $1million (more than N1 billion) to rent the island for the entire week.
Quite a number of local and international A-list musicians and entertainers flew in to perform at the various events.
Prominent artistes who performed included American saxophonist and composer, Kenny G, Nigeria’s Waje, Flavour, Adekunle Gold, Asake and Mr Killa, a Grenadan musician.
The event was filled with lots of activities from swimming to extravagant meals, bonfires, kayaking and treasure hunting.
The Nigerian version of the birthday bash was said to have continued on Friday at Transcorp Hotel, Abuja and another one on Saturday at an undisclosed location.
Achimugu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Jos. She also holds an honorary degree of The Commonwealth University, Belize, also in the Caribbean.
She married Engineer Sulaiman Achimugu, a former Managing Director of the Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC) and they have three children.
Mr Achimugu died in 2020, following complications arising from Coronavirus.
