Niger State Dismisses Revenue Irregularities Claims

The Niger State government, represented by Usman Umar, the Executive Chairman of the Niger State Internal Revenue Service (NGSIR), has refuted allegations of irregularities in its revenue operations. In a statement issued in Minna, Umar emphasized that the state aims to elevate its internal revenue from an average of N600 million monthly in 2021 to N5 billion monthly by December 2025.

He described the claims of irregular operations as malicious and grossly misleading, asserting that they undermine the growth of the state's internal revenue. Umar acknowledged that while revenue leakage remains a challenge, it is not unique to Niger State, as revenue authorities worldwide face similar issues.

He reaffirmed NGSIR's commitment to transparency and accountability, highlighting ongoing efforts to identify and block revenue leakages through daily teamwork, despite the lack of public focus on these efforts.