By Bature Muhammad
Building a resilient revenue system requires collective responsibility and sustained collaboration, Governor Uba Sani has charged the 2025 Tax Dialogue held in Kaduna
Gov Sani was represented by his Deputy Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe.
He noted that global economic changes are reshaping tax systems to reflect digital activity, informal sector growth, and evolving labour patterns, acknowledging the Nigerian governments commitment to farreaching reforms to modernize the tax landscape.
He stressed that taxation must not punish poverty but draw from genuine income to ensure fairness while expanding revenue to support schools, healthcare, rural roads, water systems and security infrastructure that protect communities and businesses.
Trust in public systems is central to compliance, adding that tax administration must treat citizens with respect and provide clarity not intimidation, saying reforms are designed to grow the local economy, expand investment opportunities, and create pathways for young people to aspire to better livelihoods, he said, urging the business leaders, financial experts, civil society, and community representatives to engage constructively, noting that the strengths of the states tax system depends on shared conviction and fairness.
In his remarks, the Deputy Governor Economic Policy Directorate of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Muhammad Dattijo said the Nigeria Tax Reform Act represents a major step toward strengthening fiscal governance and improving the country’s economic resilience.
In his remark Governor Uba Sani,who was represented by his Deputy Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe said building a resilient revenue system requires collective responsibility and sustained collaboration.
He noted that global economic changes are reshaping tax systems to reflect digital activity, informal sector growth, and evolving labour patterns, acknowledging the Nigerian governments commitment to farreaching reforms to modernize the tax landscape.
He stressed that taxation must not punish poverty but draw from genuine income to ensure fairness while expanding revenue to support schools, healthcare, rural roads, water systems and security infrastructure that protect communities and businesses.
He said trust in public systems is central to compliance, adding that tax administration must treat citizens with respect and provide clarity not intimidation, saying reforms are designed to grow the local economy, expand investment opportunities, and create pathways for young people to aspire to better livelihoods.
Addressing participants at the dialogue, the Kaduna State Internal Service has projected an internally generated revenue of about N 85 billion by the end of 2025, as it continues to strengthen a fair, transparent and technology driven tax administration system in the state.
The Executive Chairman of Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, KADIRS, Mr Jerry Adams declared this during the 2025 Tax Dialogue held in Kaduna.
He noted that KADIRS had improved revenue performance from N58 billion before 2023 to N62 billion in 2023 and N71 billion in 2024.
Mr Jerry Adams stressed that the state is currently treading around N85 billion with an average monthly revenue of N7 billion reflecting steady growth driven by reforms, efficiency measures and strengthened collaboration with MDAs.
He attributed the progress to Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to infrastructure development, security and inclusive governance, which has increases public confidence and encouraged voluntary compliance, adding that the Governor’s support had also accelerated manpower expansion, improved staff welfare, and facilitated technological innovation including the PAYKADUNA portal, which enhances transparency and efficiency.
The chairman disclosed that the state government had approved a committee to review and update the state Tax codification and consolidation Law to fully align with the National Tax Act before January 2026.
He said that insight from the dialog, particularly on legal implications, corporate communication planning would guide the amendment process and improve revenue mobilization.
Mr Adams acknowledged the support of Kaduna state MDAs technical partners such as Primeguage Solutions and national stakeholders like the Joint Tax Board for strengthening the state tax administration system.
