Katsina State Targets N140 Billion IGR Annually by 2026 Through Digital Innovation

Katsina State plans to boost its annual Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to N140 billion by 2026 by leveraging digital innovation and data integration. The state government, led by Alhaji Malik Ana, unveiled this strategy to enhance fiscal performance.

The Katsina State Internally Revenue Service (KT IRS) spokesperson, Mr. Shuaibu Sada, confirmed the state's IGR growth from N10 billion in 2021 to N24 billion in 2024.

The government aims to implement a community-driven tax system and develop a comprehensive enterprise data warehouse to capture small and medium-sized businesses, thereby broadening the tax base. This initiative aligns with the state's economic plan and budget commission's objectives.