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  • Special Adviser Applauds KGIRS Staff, Urges Strong Implementation of 2025 Tax Acts in Kogi

    Special Adviser Applauds KGIRS Staff, Urges Strong Implementation of 2025 Tax Acts in Kogi

    By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

    The Special Adviser on Revenue to Kogi State Governor, Dr. Rahman Nasir Ichanyi, has commended the management and staff of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) for their professionalism, dedication, and proactive engagement with stakeholders ahead of the implementation of the 2025 Tax Acts in the state.Dr. Ichanyi gave the commendation on Wednesday in Lokoja during a sensitisation programme on the 2025 Tax Acts, which are to be domesticated and implemented in Kogi State by KGIRS.He said the active participation of the KGIRS Chairman and Directors of Finance from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) reflected a collective commitment to strengthening tax administration and promoting voluntary compliance across the state. According to him, stakeholder collaboration is critical to ensuring the smooth implementation of the 2025 Tax Acts and achieving the desired reforms in revenue generation and fiscal governance.“

    I wish to specially appreciate His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his visionary leadership and steadfast support in ensuring the effective domestication and implementation of progressive federal fiscal policies,” Ichanyi said. He added that Governor Ododo’s commitment to good governance and economic reforms continues to enhance fiscal discipline and promote sustainable development in Kogi State. Dr. Ichanyi explained that the 2025 Tax Acts, when domesticated, are distinguished by their simplicity, clarity, and taxpayer-friendly provisions, designed to improve compliance and ease the burden on businesses and individuals. He noted that the new tax framework harmonises tax obligations, eliminates multiple taxation, and provides clear operational guidelines that make compliance easier for taxpayers across sectors.“ The law also embraces technology-driven processes that improve efficiency, reduce human interference, and promote transparency and accountability in tax administration,” he said.

    The Special Adviser further explained that the domesticated 2025 Tax Acts would deliver significant benefits to taxpayers by lowering compliance costs, ensuring fairness and equity, and fostering a more predictable and business-friendly tax environment. According to him, these reforms are expected to strengthen trust between the government and taxpayers, while ensuring that revenue generated translates into improved public services and infrastructure development across the state. Dr. Ichanyi stressed that effective implementation of the 2025 Tax Acts would play a critical role in supporting the state’s development agenda and long-term economic stability.

    He therefore urged MDAs, private sector stakeholders, and other relevant institutions to support KGIRS in implementing the new tax regime and to act as ambassadors of tax compliance within their respective organisations.“ Together, we can build a robust and sustainable revenue system that will drive inclusive growth and development for Kogi State,” he said.The sensitisation programme formed part of KGIRS’ broader efforts to educate stakeholders on the provisions of the 2025 Tax Acts and prepare MDAs for their roles in the implementation process ahead of the January 2026 commencement date.

  • Kogi IRS Urges MDAs to Proactively Implement Nigeria Tax Acts 2025

    Kogi IRS Urges MDAs to Proactively Implement Nigeria Tax Acts 2025

    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.