By Milcah Tanimu
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), led by Chairman Jerry Adams, has highlighted a concerning trend: traditional revenue sources are drying up. In response, the state is pursuing innovative strategies to unearth new revenue streams and staunch financial leaks.
Adams emphasized the necessity of unconventional approaches, leveraging advanced data analytics and automation to bolster revenue generation, stem leaks, and enhance citizen services.
Speaking at the launch of ‘Project CRAFT’ and the PAYKADUNA PORTAL, Adams outlined past revenue successes, including significant recoveries from back duty audits, non-tax revenue sources like government property sales, and exchange gains from foreign loans and grants. However, these wellsprings have diminished due to factors like privatization, dwindling back duty returns, and changes in forex regulations.
Faced with these challenges and a considerable debt load, Kaduna is doubling down on innovation to expand the tax base and improve fiscal accountability. ‘Project CRAFT’ and the ‘PAYKADUNA PORTAL’ signify the Uba Sani administration’s commitment to modernizing revenue administration and fostering transparency.
Governor Uba Sani, through his deputy Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, underscored the importance of these initiatives in promoting transparency and efficiency in governance. He urged all revenue-generating agencies to integrate into these platforms swiftly, emphasizing the imperative of cooperation to ensure seamless revenue collection.
In an era propelled by technology, Kaduna’s proactive embrace of cutting-edge solutions reflects a dedication to effective governance and service delivery.
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