By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has charged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to take a proactive role in implementing the Nigeria Tax Acts 2025 to drive development and improve revenue generation.The Chairman of KGIRS, Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe, gave the charge on Wednesday in Lokoja during a stakeholders’ forum involving MDAs and other relevant organisations to discuss the provisions and implications of the new Nigeria Tax Acts 2025.Enehe said the new tax laws are scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026, noting that their effective implementation would boost the economy, create room for development, and improve the living standards of citizens in Kogi State.According to him, MDAs have a critical role to play in ensuring the successful implementation of the tax reforms through their daily operations and interactions with taxpayers across the state.
He explained that the Nigeria Tax Acts 2025 are designed to enhance revenue generation, simplify compliance procedures, and address regional disparities in tax administration, while creating a more efficient and transparent tax system.Enehe urged stakeholders to fully leverage the opportunities embedded in the new tax laws to accelerate Kogi State’s development, stressing that the reforms provide significant potential for improving internally generated revenue.“The stakeholders’ engagement is aimed at ensuring a better understanding of the Nigeria Tax Act ahead of its full implementation in January next year,” he said.
He added that most provisions of the Nigeria Tax Acts 2025 will become operational from January 1, 2026, giving stakeholders sufficient time to prepare for a smooth transition.Enehe outlined the four principal components of the reform package as the Nigeria Tax Act, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act.“These laws are expected to modernise tax administration in Nigeria and promote fairness, efficiency, and accountability across all tiers of government,” he stated.
In a goodwill message, the Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Revenue Generation, Dr. Nasir Rahman Ichanyi, commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his leadership and support in ensuring the effective domestication and implementation of progressive federal fiscal policies in the state.Ichanyi described the Nigeria Tax Acts 2025 as taxpayer-friendly, noting that the reforms are distinguished by their simplicity, clarity, and ease of compliance.“
The 2025 Tax Acts, which will be domesticated by Kogi State, harmonise tax obligations, eliminate multiple taxation, and provide clear guidelines that make compliance easier for taxpayers,” he said. He further noted that the new laws embrace technology-driven processes aimed at improving efficiency, reducing human interference, and promoting transparency and accountability in tax administration.Stakeholders at the forum expressed optimism that the effective implementation of the Nigeria Tax Acts 2025 would strengthen Kogi State’s revenue base and support sustainable economic growth.
