By Milcah Tanimu
On Wednesday, the Kaduna State House of Assembly officially confirmed the appointment of Mr. Jerry Adams as the substantive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS). The confirmation was announced by the Speaker, Yusuf Dahiru Leeman, following careful deliberations by the lawmakers.
During the confirmation process, Adams presented his profile and outlined his plans to positively impact the lives of the people and the state through his role as the chairman of KADIRS. After the presentation, lawmakers asked him to take a bow and go, signifying their acceptance of his appointment.
Following his confirmation, Adams spoke to journalists, expressing his commitment to improving the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). He noted that Kaduna generated N58 billion last year and aims to increase it to N68 billion. Adams emphasized that reducing the state’s dependence and enhancing its IGR are the primary objectives of the revenue service.
He commended Governor Uba Sani for the opportunity to serve on a larger platform and pledged to work in the best interest of the state, promising to contribute significantly to its development.
