The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has announced plans to increase the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to over N100 billion in 2025.
The Executive Chairman of KIRS, Dr. Zaid Abubakar, disclosed this on Wednesday in Kano during the agency’s 2024 annual performance review and strategic plan for 2025.
According to Abubakar, the service has developed both medium- and long-term strategies to boost revenue generation.
“For the medium-term revenue collection plan, we aim to collect more than N100 billion in 2025, and in subsequent years, we expect to surpass N200 billion. The state government has set a target of N75 billion for 2025, but we are committed to exceeding it,” he said.
He highlighted the service’s efforts to leverage technology as part of its digitisation drive to minimise leakages and enhance transparency.
“We will continue to deploy emerging ICT solutions and data management systems to optimise revenue collection, track progress, and ensure efficient administration,” Abubakar added.
Dr. Abubakar explained that the meeting aimed to evaluate the agency’s activities in 2024 and strategise for the 2025 fiscal year to achieve set objectives.
He further revealed that the Kano State Government had approved the review of revenue generation laws to strengthen the state’s revenue base.
“The governor has approved a review of these laws, and we expect to complete the process before the end of the first quarter of this year,” he confirmed.