Kaduna State has refuted claims of a decline in its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) under Governor Uba Sani, asserting that verifiable data proves otherwise.
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), in a statement signed by its Head of Corporate Communications, Zakari Jamilu Muhammad, described the allegations as baseless and misleading.
According to KADIRS, the state has recorded substantial growth in revenue collection due to innovative tax administration reforms. The statement revealed that Kaduna generated ₦62.48 billion in 2023 and ₦71 billion in 2024, solidifying its position as the leading IGR-performing state in northern Nigeria.
In the first two months of 2025, the state has already collected ₦14.16 billion, demonstrating continued fiscal strength.
The Service attributed this success to the introduction of the PAYKADUNA integrated tax administration portal, improved taxpayer engagement, financial inclusion initiatives, and the deployment of Nigeria’s first Interactive Voice Response System for tax complaint redressal.
KADIRS also debunked rumors that the former Executive Chairman was removed for challenging the Speaker of the State Assembly over unpaid taxes. It clarified that he completed his full four-year tenure as mandated by law before a new appointment was made by the Governor.
Furthermore, the agency dismissed allegations of unauthorized withdrawals from the state’s IGR account, emphasizing that all tax revenues are collected through transparent digital channels and transferred directly into the Treasury Single Account (TSA).
Reaffirming its independence, the revenue authority assured the public of its commitment to professionalism, efficient revenue mobilization, and transparency in the service of Kaduna State’s development.
