By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja
Executive Chairman, Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) Alhaji (Dr) Sule Salihu Enehe has charged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to be proactive in their implementation of the nation’s new Tax Acts to attract the much needed development in the state.
Dr Enehe gave the charge on Wednesday during a Stakeholders Forum involving the MDAs and other relevant organizations on the Nigeria’s Tax Acts, 2025, held in Lokoja.
According to he Executive Chairman of KGIRS, the new tax would take effect from January, 2026, noting that it would boost the economy, pave rooms for development and improve the living standard of the citizens.
He pointed out that the MDAs in Kogi State have major roles to play in the implementation of the new tax law in their day-to-day activities, assuring that the tax was aimed at enhancing revenue generation.
He said the law would also simplify compliance procedures, and address regional disparities in tax administration.
The Chairman appealed to the stakeholders to take the advantage of the new tax Acts to effect development of Kogi state, saying a lot of potentials abound in the law.
“The stakeholders’ engagement is targeted at ensuring better understanding of the Nigeria Tax Act ahead of its full implementation January next year.
“Most provisions of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 are scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2026.
“The reform package includes four principal acts namely; Nigeria Tax Act, Nigeria Tax Administration Act, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act and Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act” he stated.
In his goodwill message, the Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor on revenue generation Dr. Nasir Rahman Ichanyi commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his visionary leadership and steadfast support.
He said the governor had ensured effective domestication and implementation of progressive Federal fiscal policies in the state.
“The 2025 Tax Acts, that will be domesticated by Kogi State, is distinguished by its simplicity, clarity, and taxpayer-friendly provisions.
“It harmonizes tax obligations, removes incidences of multiple taxation, and provides clear guidelines that make compliance easier for taxpayers.
“The law also embraces technology-driven processes that improve efficiency, reduce human interference, and promote accountability”, he stated. (Ends)
