Kaduna Internal Revenue Service targets N80.09bn for 2026 fiscal year

The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has planned to net N80.09 billion revenue in the 2026 fiscal year.

Jerry Adams, the Executive Chairman of KADIRS, said this on Wednesday in Kaduna at the sideline of the service annual performance review, work plan and strategic retreat for 2026.

Adams explained that the state government, had set N74 billion for KADIRS.

” However, the service always add a percentage to the government’s target.

“This is to motivate staff to exceed approved revenue benchmarks.

” This informed the increase of the 2026 target from N74 billion to N80.09 billion,” he said

Adams explained that the state government’s overall revenue target for 2026 stood at N120 billion.

“The proposed budget from the Kaduna state Planning and Budget Commission is N117,279,524,821.96.

“KADIRS is expected to generate N74,279,524,821.96, while ministries, departments and agencies are to generate N43,242,209,597.80,” he said.

Adams said the retreat was convened to reflect the importance of the moment and the responsibility before the service.

“The retreat was aimed at charting a clear course for effective implementation and ensuring KADIRS remains proactive and responsive,

“The recent stakeholders’ engagements and the Kaduna State Tax Dialogue were strategic efforts to align stakeholders and prepare for the new tax regime.

“The internal reviews, consultations and inter-agency collaborations showed that complacency in revenue administration had ended,” he said.

Adams also said the commencement of the Nigerian Tax Act marked a defining phase in Nigeria’s tax administration, requiring clarity, preparedness and decisive action.

The chairman said the Nigerian Tax Act would reshape revenue streams, administrative processes and taxpayer engagement.

He urged staff at all levels to take personal responsibility for mastering provisions relevant to their duties.

Adams stressed that excellence must be demonstrated in policy interpretation, law application, taxpayer engagement and results delivery.

He warned that mediocrity under the new tax regime would be costly and errors would have far-reaching consequences.

The executive chairman said the implementation of the act would significantly influence the state’s capacity to fund development and deliver services.

He encouraged open and constructive engagement during the retreat, urging that outcomes translate into daily operations.

Adams commended KADIRS’ management and staff for dedication and resilience, attributing past achievements to discipline and teamwork.

The Commissioner for Finance, Ibrahim Tanko, said continuous learning and capacity building were crucial to effective revenue administration in Kaduna State, especially under the Nigerian Tax Act 2025.

Tanko, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Lawal Habeeb, said the retreat reflected KADIRS’ commitment to institutional improvement and alignment with government fiscal priorities.

He commended KADIRS_ management and staff for dedication and professionalism, describing their resilience as vital to successful policy implementation and achievement of shared fiscal goals.

He called for massive public awareness and stakeholder engagement to address taxpayer misconceptions, especially beyond metropolitan areas, and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to address the retreat.