The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, at the weekend, called on Abuja-based Nigerian businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, to fulfill her tax duties to the country by filing her annual returns.

Achimugu sent tongues wagging after videos and photos of her 10-day 50th birthday shindig in faraway Caribbean Island of Grenada literally set the social media ablaze.

“The FCT-Internal Revenue Service extends our warmest birthday wishes to you! May this special day be filled with joy and blessings. Remember to fulfill your tax obligations by filing your annual tax returns,” the revenue agency wrote on X.

It was revealed that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was among scores of Nigerian dignitaries that attended the event.

Sanwo-Olu, however, denied that he was in Grenada purposely to attend the party. Rather, the governor said he was in Grenada to discuss developmental projects of Lagos with the country’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, but also attended some social events.

He said, “Last weekend in St. George’s, Grenada, I presented Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell with a miniature of the Blue Line Rail, and we engaged in extensive discussions on various aspects of our bilateral relations, focusing mainly on tourism, agriculture, and other economic interests that could benefit both our regions.

“Prime Minister Mitchell also shared exciting plans for Grenada’s upcoming 50th-anniversary celebrations in February. It was a productive and enriching exchange, setting the stage for deeper collaboration between our regions. Additionally, I had the opportunity to attend some social events, further strengthening the ties between our two nations.”

Annual returns are formal records of financial activities and operations over the past year, which are submitted to relevant government authorities their perusal and documentation. Filing annual returns is not only a legal requirement but also an essential part of maintaining transparency and good corporate practice.

Since report of the birthday party in Grenada went viral, it has generated heated debates among Nigerians.

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While some bashed her for profligate display of unknown wealth sources, others said she was entitled to spend her money as she so pleases.

However, the business woman cum socialite remains elated over the success of the party.

Reacting,

Achimugu said: “Good evening, everyone, lovers of mine. This is not an official thank you for being there for me and coming to Grenada. It is a very tough time. It was a moment for me to thank everyone whom I should be concerned over the pleasant media help about this famous Aisha.

“And I want to congratulate myself for being the most popular person in the entire world, apart from the Gaza and Israeli fight, I guess something that’s most popular on the news globally. I give God the glory, and I thank God for my life. And for those who have genuinely shown concern over the media, I want to assure you that I’m well, I’m in a high spirit,

“I really don’t give a hoot. I’m doing me; I’ve always done me, a happy soul, doing what makes me happy.

“And again, celebrating people who love me, genuinely love me, who have always been there for me in the last 50 years and even less, but feels like they’ve known me all my life.”

“I thank you all. Thank you to everyone who has called me privately, those who have shown concern on the platform, and even those who have been quiet about it and praying in their own time. I want to say I’m extremely, extremely very grateful,” she added.