The Kaduna State Government internal revenue agency recently convened its Third Quarter 2026 Stakeholders Engagement Programme at the Wonderland Hotel in Kafanchan to deliberate on revenue growth and compliance strategies.
What was the focus of the engagement programme?
Carrying the theme "Transparent Taxation, Better Services, Building Our State Together," the event prioritized continuous stakeholder involvement, robust feedback channels, and the practical enforcement of the Nigerian Tax Act, 2025, alongside the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), 2025. Discussions fundamentally revolved around elevating internally generated revenue, refining the overall taxpayer experience, and ensuring strict data compliance.
Speaking at the event, the Acting Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Dr. Muhammad Lawal, reiterated the agency's steadfast resolve toward openness, taxpayer enlightenment, and streamlined revenue collection. He further lauded the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, for implementing transformative policies that have fostered a favorable climate for fiscal administration and enterprise growth.
Earlier in the proceedings, the Executive Director of Standard and Compliance, Alh. Ali Garba Gora, greeted attendees, acknowledging their enduring partnership and backing of the agency's mandates.
How did experts address the new tax laws?
The principal paper presentation was delivered by Dr. AbdulRauf Aliyu, who meticulously evaluated the prospective impact of the updated tax legislations on revenue generation. His presentation highlighted mechanisms for boosting state funds, optimizing client interactions, strengthening the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), and fostering enhanced adherence to data protocols.
A subsequent technical panel featured delegates from the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency (KASTLEA), the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), KADIRS, and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Miss Grace Nkaah Gandu expertly moderated the interactive session.
Corporate entities, traditional authorities, civil society representatives, and private sector stakeholders actively participated in the forum, utilizing the platform to pose questions, request regulatory clarifications, and offer feedback concerning the updated tax framework. The assembly wrapped up with a formal vote of thanks delivered by the Acting Executive Director of Revenue Operations, Hajiya Asmau Inuwa Mora, reinforcing KADIRS' ongoing pledge to transparent governance and cooperative fiscal administration.