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From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared his intention to end the over-reliance on allocations from the Federation Account by strengthening the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state through strategic reforms.
The Governor made the declaration during the induction ceremony of 120 newly recruited permanent and pensionable staff of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) at the Government House, Kano over the weekend.
He said Kano could no longer depend solely on federal allocations, stressing that his administration had deliberately chosen a more sustainable path by reforming revenue-generating institutions.
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He noted that modern tax administration required the deployment of digital tools, improved field logistics, efficient data management and continuous training to deliver meaningful results. He assured that every kobo collected as revenue would be transparently deployed to projects that directly improve the lives of the people of the state.
He further emphasised that his administration would prioritise the welfare and operational efficiency of revenue officers to enhance productivity and accountability.
“To this end, we have commenced a review of the cost of collection policy as it affects the operations of our revenue-generating agencies, particularly KIRS. This step is crucial to achieving efficiency and sustainability,” the Governor stated.
He explained that the induction of the new officers went beyond filling vacancies, describing it as a strategic investment aimed at strengthening the state’s revenue base, reducing unemployment and building a modern tax system in line with global best practices.
