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<p>In a renewed drive to boost internal revenue, the Executive Chairman of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS),Dr. Zaid Abubakar, has announced that the state is targeting â¦600 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) per annum in the near future.</p><div class="DbfPJtev" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>He made this declaration during an Award Night Ceremony organized by KIRS at the Fabs Event Center, Magajin Rumfa, Nasarawa GRA, Kano.</p>
<p>Dr. Abubakar noted that the ambitious revenue target is achievable with the continued support of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, whom he described as a leader with a “keen eye for delivery.” He added, “The progress we’ve made in the past year wouldn’t have been possible without the governor’s unwavering support. His commitment to effective service delivery is a major pillar in our strategy.”</p>
<p>Expressing gratitude to relevant stakeholders, the chairman acknowledged the contributions of the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) and the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS) in driving revenue reforms. “KNUPDA and KANGIS have played supportive roles in our compliance and enforcement initiatives,” he said.</p><div class="a56Kmaio" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>Dr. Abubakar further appreciated the dedication of KIRS staff, describing them as the backbone of the agency’s success. “Tonight, we come together not just to mark a successful year but to celebrate our staff who have made it possible,” he said. He emphasized that the agency has recorded notable achievements in tax compliance and revenue generation over the past year.</p>
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<p>He revealed that over 10 million National Identification Number (NIN) captures have been recorded in Kano, which forms the base for expanding the tax net. “Our immediate goal is to register two million active taxpayers. If each contributes just â¦100,000 annually, that alone will yield â¦200 billion,” Dr. Abubakar explained.</p>
<p>The KIRS boss highlighted Kano’s rapid progress on the national IGR rankings. “As of today, we are second only to Lagos State in terms of IGR. With the continued commitment of our staff, I am confident that we will surpass Lagos,” he declared. He projected that registering six million taxpayers could see Kano hitting the â¦600 billion annual target by the end of 2025, doubling the â¦65 billion generated in 2024.</p>
<p>In his remarks, Director of Compliance at KIRS, Muhammad Abba Aliyu, congratulated the executive chairman for organizing the first-of-its-kind event to recognize staff excellence. “I commend Dr. Zaid Abubakar for initiating this event. It is the first time such a gathering is being held to honor the hard work of KIRS staff,” he said.</p>
<p>Abba Aliyu welcomed key dignitaries to the event, including Dr. Dalhatu Aliyu, Director of KANGIS, and Aminu Shuaibu, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on IGR. He emphasized the role of inter-agency collaboration in achieving the state’s financial goals.</p>
<p>The event also featured award presentations to outstanding staff members in recognition of their exceptional performance. Among the honorees were Maryam Shuaibu, named *<br />
Outstanding Staff of the Year, who received a â¦500,000 cash prize. Other awardees included Hassan Garba Muhammad (Assistant Manager, Tax), Hauwa Suleiman (Data Mining Unit), and Abbas Saidu (Enforcement Department), each receiving â¦500,000.</p>
<p>The top award of Staff of the Year went to Isa Yakubu Yargaya, who received a â¦1.5 million cash prize, while Zaradeen Umar, named Second Runner-Up Staff of the Year, was presented with a house under the **Renewed Hope Housing Scheme by the Kano State Head of Service.</p>
<p>The KIRS Award Night was described by participants as a motivational and morale-boosting occasion that aligns with Governor Yusuf’s vision for a performance-driven public service.</p>
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