NOA Kebbi steps up awareness on new tax laws from January 2026

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kebbi State Directorate, has reiterated its full commitment to a comprehensive public enlightenment and mobilisation campaign for residents on the new national tax laws taking effect from January 2026.

The State Director, Muhammed Nasir Karofi, who disclosed this, explained that NOA National Headquarters has concluded engagements with the Chairman of the Tax Reform Committee and acquired all vital information needed for a detailed and factual public education drive.

According to him, “Kebbi NOA has conducted several public enlightenment programmes engaging diverse segments of the society during the legislative process of the tax reform. We are going to extensively enlighten the citizens and adequately mobilise them towards this patriotic duty.”

Karofi urged citizens to approach the reforms with a sense of patriotism and positivity, saying that “compliance with tax laws is a civic responsibility essential for national and state development”.

He stated that the fundamental essence of government remains to make life easier and better for the citizens.

While speaking on the Kebbi State Government’s intervention on Hajj, Karofi noted that the state government approved the sum of N10 billion as a refundable loan to secure Hajj seats for intending pilgrims.

The NOA Director, who described the action as a clear demonstration that the government was responsive to the welfare and spiritual aspirations of its people, said condemnation from certain quarters stemmed from a misinterpretation of the fund and its intention.

He explained that the loan facility was secured to pay the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) and prevent intending pilgrims from losing their slots due to the strict payment deadline.

Karofi praised the prompt and decisive action of Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, and the Chairman of the State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruku Musa Yaro Enabo.

He said: “The Governor and the State Commission Chairman should be commended for this promptness to help the intending pilgrims meet the strict deadline of the National Hajj Commission. This intervention is a clear demonstration that the government is responsive to the welfare and spiritual aspirations of its people.”