Kano govt to prosecute tax defaulters in 2025

The Kano State Government has announced plans to begin prosecuting tax defaulters in 2025 as part of comprehensive reforms in tax administration aimed at boosting revenue generation.

This was revealed in a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, during a high-level retreat for senior government officials in Kaduna.

According to Dr. Zaid Abubakar, Executive Chairman of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), the reforms are designed to enhance efficiency in tax collection and ensure compliance with tax regulations. He clarified that the initiative is not focused on increasing taxes but on optimizing the collection process.

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Dr. Abubakar further disclosed that the state projects over ₦20 billion in revenue each quarter of 2025, which will enable the administration to deliver on its campaign promises across key sectors of development.

The reforms follow Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s decision to overhaul the revenue agency’s leadership, replacing the previous chairman with a new management team. This restructuring has already yielded positive results, improving the agency’s performance in the latter half of 2024.

As part of the initiative, the Governor is set to commission a new model for tax collection to sustain these gains and ensure effective implementation of the reforms.