The Kano State Inside Income Service (KIRS) has unveiled an formidable plan to rake in N200 billion in Internally Generated Income (IGR), leveraging ongoing tax reforms centered across the Nationwide Identification Quantity (NIN).
The Government Chairman of KIRS, Dr. Zaid Abubakar, disclosed this throughout a stakeholder recognition ceremony held to honour people and organisations contributing to the company’s efficiency regardless of financial and structural challenges.
Based on Dr. Abubakar, the state has recorded important progress since 2024 in areas resembling tax compliance, income progress, and repair supply, pushed by reforms and robust collaboration with companions.
Digital tax system
A key achievement within the reform course of is the deployment of a digital tax system that requires taxpayers to register utilizing their NIN.
This integration, he stated, has led to a surge in NIN enrolment within the state, with 10.2 million residents now enrolled.
“We’ve been deliberate in guaranteeing our tax system incorporates the NIN to remove identification points. With a dependable database, we will drive transparency and accountability in tax administration,” he stated.
KIRS is now focusing on the registration of at the very least two million taxpayers, every anticipated to remit a minimal of N100,000 yearly.
If profitable, this may generate N200 billion in IGR for the state.
Dr. Abubakar additionally hinted at a extra aggressive goal sooner or later, citing Kano’s inhabitants energy as a serious benefit over different states.
“Think about having six million energetic taxpayers every contributing N100,000 yearly, that’s N600 billion, a recreation changer for our state,” he added.
- He famous that whereas Kano presently trails Lagos State when it comes to tax income, the tide might quickly flip as Kano ramps up reforms and harnesses its demographic benefit.
- The KIRS boss expressed appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf for his unwavering assist and the enabling atmosphere supplied for income reform initiatives.
- With these efforts, Kano is positioning itself not simply as a revenue-generating powerhouse in northern Nigeria however as a possible rival to Lagos in tax efficiency.
What you need to know
Kano State has one of many largest numbers of residents captured on the NIN database, and it’s second solely to Lagos, which tops the desk.
Based on knowledge launched by the Nationwide Identification Administration Fee (NIMC), Kano State had 10.2 million folks with NIN as of February 2025, whereas Lagos led with 12.6 million.
NIMC’s figures additionally present that these two states, which have the most important inhabitants in Nigeria, have maintained the lead in NIN enrolment for the reason that starting of the train.
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