Kaduna State has maintained its position as the leading Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) performer among the 19 northern states for the past two years, thanks to Governor Uba Sani’s tax reforms.
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), in a statement issued on Friday, dismissed reports of a decline in IGR under the current administration.
Highlighting the state’s revenue achievements, KADIRS said, “As a validation of the reforms in the revenue sector under Governor Uba Sani, Kaduna State generated IGR of N62.48 billion in 2023 and N71 billion in 2024, securing its position as the top IGR-performing state in northern Nigeria for the last two years.”
The statement further revealed that Kaduna State collected N7.46 billion and N6.68 billion in IGR for January and February 2025, respectively, bringing the total to N14.16 billion within two months.
Signed by the Head of Corporate Communication, Malam Zakari Jamilu Muhammad, the statement emphasized that IGR records for all states are publicly available.
According to Malam Zakari, Governor Uba Sani’s administration has introduced various reforms to enhance tax collection and simplify payment processes.
These include the launch of an integrated tax administration portal (PAYKADUNA), financial inclusion initiatives, and increased engagement with taxpayers and stakeholders.
According to the statement, KADIRS has also deployed “the first-of-its-kind interactive voice response system for taxpayer complains redressal among several initiatives that have resulted in improved tax administration in the state.’’
(The Nation)
