Amid the stiff opposition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reforms bill, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state has announced that it will begin prosecuting tax defaulters in 2025 as part of its major tax administration reforms.
He also disclosed that Kano state aims to generate over N80 billion through Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025, with a target of raising more than N20 billion in IGR each quarter of 2025.
Governor Abba Yusuf’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, revealed this in a statement on Saturday, December 21.
Dr. Zaid Abubakar, the executive chairman of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), made the announcement during a presentation at a high-level retreat for top government officials.
According to Dr. Abubakar, the reform is not about increasing taxes but about enhancing tax collection efficiency and ensuring better compliance with tax regulations.
As reported by The Nation, Dawakin Tofa said:
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Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Governor Yusuf appointed Professor Shehu Galadanci as the chairman of the Shura Council.
Governor Yusuf appointed Professor Muhammad Sani Zahraddeen vice chairman of the council on Friday, December 13.
The governor also announced the composition of the Kano state Shura Council. The council comprises 46 distinguished members.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
