KADIRS Reports Significant Growth in Kaduna's IGR

Mr. Jerry Adams, the outgoing Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), announced substantial improvements in the state's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) during the 160th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board in Kaduna. He reported that the IGR increased from ₦58 billion before 2023 to ₦62 billion in 2023, reaching ₦71 billion in 2024, and projected to trend towards ₦120 billion with an average monthly collection of ₦10 billion.

Adams emphasized that this growth was sustainable and not merely a spike, as previous revenue figures were inflated by one-off recoveries. He noted the need for KADIRS to expand the tax base rather than just increasing pressure on existing taxpayers.

To achieve this, KADIRS implemented a digitization strategy through the PAYKADUNA portal and Project C.R.A.F.T, recruited more staff, and established additional area offices to enhance accessibility and efficiency in tax collection.