By Our Correspondent
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending the state’s over-reliance on allocations from the Federation Account by strengthening Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) through strategic reforms.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday.
Governor Yusuf made the declaration during the induction ceremony of 120 newly recruited permanent and pensionable staff of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), held on Friday at the Government House, Kano.
The Governor stated that Kano State can no longer depend solely on federal allocations, stressing that his administration has deliberately chosen a more sustainable path by reforming revenue-generating institutions.
According to him, modern tax administration requires the deployment of digital tools, improved field logistics, efficient data management, and continuous capacity building to deliver optimal results.
Governor Yusuf assured residents that every kobo collected as revenue would be transparently utilized for projects that directly improve the lives of the people of Kano State.
He further emphasized that his administration remains committed to prioritizing 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.
Governor Yusuf explained that the induction of the new officers goes 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.
