The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has unveiled plans to generate a monthly revenue of N15 billion by 2026.
This was revealed by Alhaji Muhammed Abba Aliyu, Executive Director of Compliance and Enforcement at KIRS, during a multi-sector stakeholders’ engagement held in collaboration with Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) in Kano.
According to him, “the projection is anchored on a new tax framework that prioritises fairness and efficiency.”
The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has outlined a revised tax system aimed at boosting revenue while protecting low-income earners.
Alhaji Muhammed Abba Aliyu, Executive Director of Compliance and Enforcement at KIRS, revealed that under the new structure, only individuals earning above N800,000 annually will be subject to taxation. This approach is intended to shield lower-income residents from excessive financial burden.
He further explained that the reformed tax system focuses primarily on income tax from employment and business activities, service charges for accessing public infrastructure, and penalties for legal violations. The objective, he noted, is to streamline revenue collection and strengthen the social contract between citizens and the government.
Speaking at a multi-sector stakeholders’ engagement in collaboration with the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE), Alhassan Usman, a PACE representative, highlighted the transformational impact of digital tax systems. He urged residents to shift away from cash-based transactions with tax officials, advocating for secure and traceable digital payment methods.
According to Usman, the initiative goes beyond revenue generation—it aims to educate citizens on the long-term advantages of tax compliance. He stressed that maintaining accurate tax records would help entrepreneurs track their financial progress and better position themselves for future growth opportunities.
This development comes on the heels of Kano State’s remarkable growth in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Kano’s IGR doubled from N37.38 billion in 2023 to N74.77 billion in 2024, placing the state among Nigeria’s fastest-growing revenue performers.
The surge in revenue has been attributed to plugging financial leakages and a comprehensive overhaul of the KIRS initiated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf upon assuming office in 2023.
Ibrahim Adam, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Information, credited the impressive results to the administration’s strategic appointments, noting that Governor Yusuf brought in top-tier professionals to lead the revenue service.
He also conveyed the governor’s appreciation to the people of Kano for their continued support, assuring them of more developmental strides as the administration builds on its momentum.
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