The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has outlined plans to generate ₦80.09 billion in revenue for the 2026 fiscal year as part of efforts to boost the state’s financial capacity.
The Executive Chairman of KADIRS, Mr. Jerry Adams, disclosed this on Wednesday in Kaduna during the agency’s annual performance review, work plan presentation, and strategic retreat for 2026.
Adams explained that the state government initially set a revenue target of ₦74 billion for the service, but KADIRS deliberately raised the benchmark.
“We usually add a margin to the government-approved target to encourage our staff to surpass expectations,” he said, noting that this approach informed the upward revision of the 2026 target to ₦80.09 billion.
He added that Kaduna State’s overall revenue projection for 2026 stands at ₦120 billion.
According to him, the proposed budget from the Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission is ₦117.28 billion, with KADIRS expected to generate ₦74.28 billion, while ministries, departments, and agencies are projected to contribute ₦43.24 billion.
Adams said the retreat was organised to underscore the significance of the responsibilities facing the service and to ensure clarity of direction.
He explained that the gathering was aimed at strengthening implementation strategies and positioning KADIRS to remain proactive and responsive to emerging challenges.
He noted that recent stakeholder engagements, including the Kaduna State Tax Dialogue, were designed to align key actors and prepare for the implementation of the new tax regime.
According to Adams, internal assessments, consultations, and inter-agency collaborations have reinforced the agency’s resolve to eliminate complacency in revenue administration.
The KADIRS chairman also described the commencement of the Nigerian Tax Act as a critical turning point in the country’s tax system, requiring preparedness and decisive action.
He said the Act would significantly reshape revenue structures, administrative processes, and taxpayer engagement, urging staff to fully understand provisions relevant to their responsibilities.
Adams stressed the need for excellence in policy interpretation, application of tax laws, taxpayer relations, and service delivery, warning that lapses under the new regime could have serious consequences.
He added that effective implementation of the Act would directly impact the state’s ability to fund development projects and deliver essential services.
The Chairman of KADIRS encouraged participants to engage constructively during the retreat and ensure that outcomes translate into improved day-to-day operations.
He commended the management and staff of the service for their commitment and resilience, attributing previous successes to teamwork and discipline.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Ibrahim Tanko, emphasised that continuous learning and capacity building remain vital for effective revenue administration, particularly under the Nigerian Tax Act 2025.
Tanko, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Lawal Habeeb, said the retreat demonstrated KADIRS’ commitment to institutional growth and alignment with the state’s fiscal objectives.
He praised the agency’s leadership and staff for their professionalism and dedication, urging sustained public sensitisation and stakeholder engagement, especially in rural areas, to address misconceptions about taxation and support effective policy implementation.