Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the recruitment of 75 technical personnel for the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service (ZIRS) as part of efforts to strengthen revenue generation and improve tax administration. The recruitment covers various career cadres, including Tax Administration, Legal Services, Public Enlightenment, Information, Photography and Information and Communication Technology. The Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service (ZIRS) said the exercise followed approved workforce requirements and established public service procedures. It said a written examination was conducted on July 11, 2026, with 484 candidates participating. According to the service, the examination scripts were independently assessed by the recruitment committee, while candidates were evaluated based on their academic and professional qualifications, communication skills, technical competence, presentation, attitude and general knowledge. It said 75 candidates emerged successful after the various stages of the exercise, including the collation and verification of results. The service said the selection process was guided by merit, competence, compliance with advertised requirements and verification of credentials. It also emphasised that fairness and transparency were upheld throughout the recruitment exercise. The approval is part of the state government's efforts to strengthen the institutional capacity of the revenue service and improve its ability to mobilise revenue for development.
The recruitment exercise was conducted in accordance with established public service procedures and approved workforce requirements. Candidates who participated in the written examination held on July 11, 2026, numbered 484. The examination committee carried out an independent assessment of all scripts before final results were released. Successful candidates were selected through multiple stages, beginning from written tests and progressing through the collation and verification of results. The criteria for selection included academic qualifications, professional experience, communication ability, technical competence, presentation skills, attitude, and general knowledge. The Zamfara State government made the approval to build a stronger revenue collection workforce capable of supporting state development projects.
The recruitment reflects the administration's broader commitment to improving tax administration at the local level. By expanding the technical capacity of the revenue service, the state aims to enhance its ability to collect and manage public funds effectively. The emphasis on merit-based selection and transparent processes underscores the government's dedication to good governance and accountable public service delivery.
The successful candidates now await placement within the newly expanded revenue service structure, which is expected to play a more significant role in supporting Zamfara State's fiscal management and developmental agenda.
The exercise demonstrates the state government's resolve to modernise revenue collection mechanisms and ensure that tax administration meets the demands of effective public service delivery in Zamfara State.
The recruitment also signals the government's willingness to invest in human capital development within key state agencies responsible for generating and managing public revenue.