Kaduna sets ₦120bn IGR target in 2026 — KADIRS Chairman

Kaduna State has set an internal revenue generation (IGR) target of ₦120 billion for the fiscal year 2026, with the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) anticipated to be pivotal in reaching this goal.

During the Service’s Annual Performance Review, Work Plan, and Strategic Retreat, KADIRS Executive Chairman, Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, revealed this information.

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He mentioned that while the state government has approved a revenue target of ₦74 billion for KADIRS, the Service aims to raise its internal goal to ₦80.09 billion as an incentive for staff to exceed expectations.

Adams further indicated that the proposed budget for 2026, set by the Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission, is ₦117.28 billion, with KADIRS projected to generate ₦74.28 billion and Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) expected to contribute ₦43.24 billion.

The retreat was organized to enhance implementation strategies and prepare KADIRS for the new tax regime, which Adams emphasized as a pivotal moment in tax administration that will greatly alter revenue sources, operational methods, and taxpayer relations.

He encouraged staff to thoroughly grasp the provisions of the Nigerian Tax Act, maintain high standards in policy application and service delivery, and minimize errors that could hinder the state’s progress and service effectiveness.

Adams also expressed gratitude to Governor Uba Sani (CON) for his steadfast support, noting that the Governor’s leadership has been crucial in fortifying KADIRS and fostering its revenue enhancement efforts.

At the retreat, the Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Hon. Mukhtar Ahmad, and the Governor’s Economic Adviser, Mr. Ahmad Shehu Haruna, urged KADIRS to work closely with other revenue-generating MDAs, highlighting that inter-agency collaboration is essential for achieving the ₦120 billion revenue goal.

Additionally, the Commissioner for Finance, represented by Permanent Secretary Alhaji Lawal Habeeb, emphasized the necessity of ongoing education and capacity development for effective revenue management while reinforcing KADIRS’ commitment to institutional enhancement and alignment with government budgetary goals. They also called for greater public education and stakeholder involvement to clear up any misunderstandings among taxpayers.