By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Kogi State’s revenue generation capacity has hit N3 billion monthly, a significant increase attributed to the effective leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. Despite reducing tax burdens and waiving certain tax elements for civil servants in the state, the state has successfully blocked tax leakages, leading to increased revenue generation.
The Executive Chairman Alh. Sule Salihu Enehe, disclosed this while giving account of his leadership since he came on board during the Stewardship Forum organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi State Council on Thursday in Lokoja.
In his words “We have also been able to change the narrative through capacity building and care for staff welfare as well as promotion of staff and adherent to seniority in hierarchy to boost their moral for higher productivity
“Further more, we have been able to introduce Central Billing System and Automated Taxation to reduce leakages in revenue collection” he said.
He expressed the readiness of KGIRS to continue to partner Journalists in publicising its activities.
He also expressed the hope that the new Nigeria Revenue Tax Act which will become operational in January next year would benefit Kogi State tremendously.
The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has played a crucial role in this achievement, introducing measures such as a Central Billing System and Automated Taxation to reduce revenue leakages.
Governor Ododo’s administration has prioritized transparency, accountability, and reform-minded leadership, resulting in improved revenue generation and reduced domestic debt. The state’s domestic debt has significantly dropped to ₦20.38 billion, ranking Kogi as the 5th lowest in domestic debt among Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
These initiatives have not only improved Kogi’s revenue generation but also positioned the state for sustainable economic growth and development.
The chairman finally appealed to the people of Kogi State to embrace prompt payment of their taxes to enjoy More dividends of democracy and development of the state at large.
